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PHILADELPHIA : 
WILLIAM  &  &  ALFKED  MAKT1EN 
1863. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1860,  by 

WILLIAM  S.  &  ALFRED  MARTIEN, 

in  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  for  the  Eastern  Dis- 
trict of  Pennsylvania. 


ADVERTISEMENT 


TO    THE 


THIRD  EDITION 


This  book  having  been  prepared  as  a  "  Supple- 
ment" to  the  "Psalms  and  Hymns"  of  our  church, 
the  Hymns  of  that  Collection  we're  excluded.  The 
compiler  has  been  advised  that  several  Pastors  de- 
sire to  use  the  Book  at  their  week-day  services. 
To  adapt  the  volume  to  this  object,  he  has  added 
from  our  "  Church-Book"  to  the  present  edition, 
about  Sixty  of  those  standard  Hymns,  which  are 
equally  familiar  and  precious  to  Christians  of 
every  name. 

Philadelphia,  Feb.  10,  1863. 


PREFACE, 


Nearly  twenty  years  have  elapsed  since  the  publica- 
tion of  the  Book  of  "  Psalms  and  Hymns,"  now  in  general 
use  in  our  Church.  Within  this  period,  the  Hymnology 
of  the  Church  has  been  enriched  by  numerous  original 
contributions  of  great  merit,  and  by  copious  translations 
from  the  devotional  poetry  of  other  languages.  Many 
of  the  old  Greek  and  Latin  Hymns  are  now  for  the  first 
time  made  accessible  to  the  English  reader;  and  he  is 
admitted  into  that  great  store-house  of  German  Hymn- 
ology, the  wealth  of  which  is,  perhaps,  without  a  parallel. 

The  feeling  has  come  to  be  very  prevalent,  that  these 
treasures  should  be  brought  within  the  reach  of  the 
American  Churches.  Of  this  we  have  decisive  evidence 
in  the  new  Collections  of  Hymns  prepared  for  the  Con- 
gregational, the  Protestant  Episcopal,  the  Lutheran,  and 
other  denominations.  The  same  demand  exists  in  our 
own  Communion;  and  is  more  likely  to  increase  than 
diminish,  since  it  has  the  sympathy  of  many  prominent 
Pastors  and  laymen  in  various  parts  of  the  Church. 

In  the  feeling  here  referred  to,  the  present  volume  had 
its  origin.  It  is  not  a  thought  of  yesterday  with  the  Com- 
piler. A  member  of  his  family,  his  co-worker  in  this 
pleasant  service,  has  been  for  several  years  engaged  in 
collecting  Hymns  with  a  view  to  this  object.  After  much 
deliberation,  it  was  decided  to  arrange  the  work  as  a 
"  Supplement"  to  our  "  Church  Book."    The  Hymns  in 

(3) 


4  PREFACE. 

our  Book,  therefore,  are  excluded — with  a  single  excep- 
tion. Of  the  beautiful  Hymn  attributed  to  different 
authors,  but  really  from  the  pen  of  the  late  Rev.  Henry 
F.  Lyte  of  the  Church  of  England,  "  Jesus,  I  my  cross 
have  taken,"  only  two  stanzas  are  given  in  our  book,  and 
both  of  these  altered  from  the  original.  The  Hymn  will 
be  found  complete  in  the  following  pages. 

The  principles  by  which  the  Editor  has  been  guided 
in  the  selection  of  the  Hymns,  will  be  best  understood  by 
an  examination  of  the  work  itself.  Let  it  suffice  to  say  here, 
that  the  fundamental  idea  which  underlies  this  Collection, 
is,  that  the  singing  of  Hymns  is  an  office  of  Worship. 
This  does  not  import  that  every  Hymn  must  be  through- 
out a  direct  address  to  the  Deity.  For  there  are  songs 
of  Zion  eminently  fitted  to  nourish  devotional  feeling,  and 
breathing  the  very  spirit  of  praise,  which  could  not  bear 
this  test.  We  should  even  have  to  give  up  the  23d  and 
the  122d  Psalms.  Still,  the  principle  is  a  sound  one:  and 
the  neglect  of  it  has  turned  many  Hymn-Books  into  re- 
positories of  mere  descriptive  and  hortatory  poems,  which 
lack  the  first  element  of  Worship. 

In  the- present  volume,  a  large  space  has  been  allotted  to 
Hymns  suited  to  "  Family  Worship;"  not  larger,  how- 
ever, it  is  believed,  than  is  demanded  by  the  growing  dis- 
position to  combine  praise  with  the  reading  of  the  Scrip- 
tures and  prayer,  at  the  domestic  altar.  These  Hymns, 
it  will  be  seen  on  examination,  are  also  appropriate  to 
Boarding  and  Day  JSchooh,  which  open  or  close  the  day 
with  sacred  song. 

Under  the  head  of  "  Private  Devotion/'  there  will 
be  found  a  choice  variety  of  Hymns  adapted  to  the  closet 
— many  of  which,  as  being  of  irregular  or  unusual  Metres, 
are  designed  for  reading  only,  not  singing.     To  guard 


PREFACE.  O 

against  possible  embarrassment  on  this  point,  by  the  inad- 
vertent announcement  of  one  of  these  Hymns  from  the 
pulpit,  a  note  of  caution  is  prefixed  wherever  necessary. 

The  great  length  of  some  of  the  Hymns  may  attract 
attention.  But  who  would  venture  to  obliterate  a  stanza 
of  Gerhardt's  exquisite  Hymn,  "0  Sacred  Head  now 
wounded :"  or  of  Montgomery's  all  but  inspired  para- 
phrase of  the  72d  Psalm,  "  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed  V 
In  these  and  similar  cases,  it  has  been  thought  better  to 
leave  it  to  the  occasion  to  suggest  the  number  of  stanzas 
to  be  sung,  than  to  mutilate  and  thus,  possibly,  destroy 
the  whole  composition.  For  "  Private  Devotion,"  no 
one  will  object  to  the  length  of  such  Hymns  as  Charles 
"Wesley's,  "  Come,  0  thou  Traveller  :"  or  Montgomery's, 
"  Thousands,  0  Lord  of  Hosts,  this  day :"  or  that  an- 
cient carol,  "  0  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem  r"  or  the  "Dies 
Irse"  the  most  celebrated,  perhaps,  of  all  the  Latin 
Hymns,  as  indicated  by  the  fact,  that  seventy  different 
translations  of  it  have  appeared  in  our  language. 

Of  the  sources  which  have  supplied  the  materials  for 
the  present  collection,  it  is  proper  to  say,  that  these  Five 
Hundred  Hymns  have  been  winnowed  out  of  several 
thousand,  scattered  through  an  indefinite  variety  of  Hymn- 
Books  and  other  publications.  Several  of  them  appear 
now  in  a  Hymn-Book  for  the  first  time.  A  considerable 
number  have  been  derived  from  the  "Sabbath  Hymn- 
Book."  The  Compiler  is  under  great  obligations  to  the 
Editors  and  Proprietors  of  this  admirable  Book,  for  permis- 
sion to  use  their  copy-right  Hymns.  And  it  is  needful  to 
add,  that  being  copy-right,  it  would  not  be  proper  for 
other  parties  to  publish  them  without  similar  permission. 
The  same  cordial  acknowledgment  is  due  to  Dr.  Steiner  of 
Baltimore,  one  of  the  Editors  of  the  "  Cantate  Domino"  a 
1* 


b  PREFACE. 

new  Hymn-Book  with  the  words  set  to  music,  which  is  of  too 
much  value  to  be  restricted  to  th«  G-er.  Ref.  Church.  With 
the  like  courtesy  the  Compiler  has  been  allowed  the  free  use 
of  Dr.  Willis  Lord's  excellent  "  Hymns  of  Worship  f}  Pro- 
fessor Cleveland's  "  Hymns  for  Schools  ;"  and  the  "  Hymns 
for  Church  and  Home"  recently  prepared  by  a  committee 
of  gentlemen  belonging  to  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church, 
of  which  the  Rev.  Dr.  Howe  of  Philadelphia  is  a  member. 
The  "  Mothers  Hymn-Booh"  of  Mr.  Hastings  has  supplied 
several  valuable  Hymns  from  his  own  pen.  If  the  Editor 
fail  to  specify  other  works  which  have  facilitated  his 
labours,  the  omission,  it  is  hoped,  will  be  attributed,  not 
to  indifference,  but  to  the  necessary  brevity  of  a  Preface. 

The  Hymns  have  been  credited  to  their  respective 
Authors,  so  far  as  known.  Those  from  the  Latin  are  im- 
pressed with  a  certain  dignity  of  expression,  an  elevation 
of  sentiment,  and  a  solemn  flow  of  the  rythni,  which  at  once 
identify  their  ancient  origin.  The  last  two  Hymns  in 
the  book  are  taken  from  the  Rev.  J.  M.  Xeale's  (Sack- 
ville  College)  very  free  translation  of  "The  Rythm  of 
Bernard  de  Morlaix,  Monk  of  Cluny,"  (A.  D.  1483). 
Some  liberty  has  been  used  in  transposing  a  few  of  the 
stanzas  of  this  famous  old  Poem  on  the  New  Jerusalem. 

In  the  preparation  of  the  volume,  the  Compiler  has  had 
a  special  eye  to  the  wants  of  his  own  pulpit  and  people. 
He  is  not  without  the  hope  that  it  may  prove  an  ac- 
ceptable offering  to  some  other  congregations,  and  to 
private  Christians.  It  is  now  humbly  commended  to  His 
blessing,  who  is  at  once  the  Object  and  the  Inspirer  of  all 
true  Worship,  and  who  has  said,  "Whoso  offereth 

PRAISE  GLORIFIETH  ME." 

Henry  A.  Boardman. 
Philadelphia,  November,  1860. 


HYMNS. 


WORSHIP. 

Psalm  of  the  Seraphim.  «  3- 

Isaiah  vi.  3. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord, 

God  of  Hosts !  when  heaven  and  earth, 

Out  of  darkness  at  thy  word, 

Issued  into  glorious  birth, 

All  thy  works  before  thee  stood, 

And  thine  eye  beheld  them  good, 

While  they  sang  with  sweet  accord, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord  ! 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  $hee, 
One  Jehovah  evermore, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit!  we, 
Dust  and  ashes,  would  adore; 
Lightly  by  the  world  esteemed, 
From  that  wrorld  by  thee  redeemed, 
Sing  we  here  with  glad  accord, 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord  ! 


2.  WORSHIP. 

3  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  All 

Heaven's  triumphant  choirs  shall  sing, 
When  the  ransomed  nations  fall 
At  the  footstool  of  their  King : 
Then  shall  saints  and  seraphim, 
Hearts  and  voices  swell  one  hymn, 
Round  the  throne  with  full  accord, 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord  ! 

2i  An  ancient  Hymn  of  Praise.  L.  M. 

1  Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Lord ! 

We  praise  thy  name  with  one  accord; 
Thy  saints,  who  here  thy  goodness  see, 
Through  all  the  world  do  worship  thee. 

2  To  thee  aloud  all  angels  cry, 

The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on  high: 
Thee,  holy,  holy,  holy  King, 
Lord  God  of  hosts,  they  ever  sing. 

3  Th'  apostles  join  the  glorious  throng; 
The  prophets  swell  th'  immortal  song; 
The  martyrs'  noble  army  raise 
Eternal  anthems  to  thy  praise. 

4  From  day  to  day,  0  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honour  thee ! 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore, 
"World  without  end,  for  evermore ! 


WORSHIP.  3,  4. 

5  Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  we  humbly  pray, 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day; 
Have  mercy,  Lord !  we  trust  in  thee ; 
Oh,  let  us  ne'er  confounded  be ! 

3  Meet  with  Us.  8s,  7s   &    4. 

1  In  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 

We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling; 

Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear, 
Hear  with  meekness, 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee, 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 

May  we  run,  nor  wearied  be, 
'Till  thy  glory 
Without  clouds  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  Then  in  worship,  purer,  sweeter, 

Thee,  thy  people  shall  adore, 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Far  than  thought  conceived  before; 
Full  enjoyment, 
Full,  unmixed,  and  evermore. 

4  "Surely  the  Lord  is  in  this  Place."  L.  M. 

1  Lo,  God  is  here! — let  us  adore, 

And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  place ! 


0.  WORSHIP. 

Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power, 
And  silent  bow  before  his  face ! 

2  Lo,  God  is  here  ! — him,  day  and  night, 

United  choirs  of  angels  sing ; 
To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 
Let  saints  their  humble  worship  bring. 

3  Lord  God  of  hosts !   Oh,  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  incense  fill ! 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will ! 

0  Universal  Worship.  7s. 

Psa.  cxlviii. 

1  Praise  Him,  all  ye  Hosts  above, 
Spirits  perfected  in  love ; 

Sun  and  Moon !  your  voices  raise, 
Sing,  ye  Stars !  your  Maker's  praise. 

2  Earth !  from  all  thy  depths  below, 
Ocean's  hallelujahs  flow, 
Lightning,  Vapour,  Wind  and  Storm, 
Hail  and  Snow !  His  will  perform. 

3  Vales  and  Mountains !  burst  in  song ; 
Rivers  !  roll  his  praise  along ; 

Clap  your  hands,  ye  Trees !  and  hail 
God,  who  comes  in  every  gale. 

4  Birds !  on  wings  of  rapture  soar, 

Warble  at  His  temple  door, 
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WORSHIP.  6. 

Joyful  sounds  from  Herds  and  Flocks, 
Echo  back,  ye  Caves  and -Rocks! 

5  Kings !  your  Sovereign  serve  with  awe ; 
Judges  !  own  His  righteous  law ; 
Princes  !  worship  Him  with  fear ; 

Bow  the  knee,  all  People !  here. 

6  High  above  all  height  His  throne, 
Excellent  His  name  alone; 

Him  let  all  His  works  confess, 
Him  let  every  being  bless. 

3  Going  to  Church.  L.  C    M, 

1  The  festal  morn,  my  God,  is  come, 
That  calls  me  to  thy  hallowed  dome, 

Thy  presence  to  adore : 
My  feet  the  summons  shall  attend, 
With  willing  steps  thy  courts  ascend, 

And  tread  the- sacred  floor. 

2  With  joy  shall  I  behold  the  day, 
That  calls  my  thirsting  sonl  away, — 

To  dwell  among  the  blest ! 
For  lo !  my  great  Redeemer's  power 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  door, 

And  leads  me  to  his  rest ! 

3  E'en  now,  to  my  expecting  eyes, 

The  heaven-built  towers  of  Salem  rise: 

E'en  now,  with  glad  survey, 
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7.  woRsniP. 

I  view  her  mansions,  that  contain 
The  angel  forms,  a  beauteous  train, 
And  shine  with  cloudless  day. 

4  Hither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Lo,  the  redeemed  of  God  ascend, 

Their  tribute  hither  bring ; 
Here,  crowned  with  everlasting  joy, 
In  hymns  of  praise  their  tongues  employ, 

And  hail  th'  immortal  King. 

7  "  The  Lord  is  in  His  Holy  Temple."  8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  God  is  in  his  holy  temple, 

All  the  earth  keep  silence  here ; 
Worship  him  in  truth  and  spirit, 
Reverence  him  with  godly  fear ; 

Holy,  holy, 
Lord  of  Hosts,  our  Lord,  appear. 

2  God  in  Christ  reveals  his  presence, 

Throned  upon  the  Mercy-seat : 
Saints,  rejoice !  and  sinners,  tremble ! 
Each  prepare  his  God  to  meet : 

Lowly,  lowly, 
Bow  adoring  at  his  feet. 

3  Hail  him  here  with  songs  of  praises, 

Him  with  prayers  of  faith  surround ; 

Hearken  to  his  glorious  gospel, 
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WORSHIP.  8 

While  the  preacher's  lips  expound; 

Blessed,  blessed, 
They  who  know  the  joyful  sound. 

4  Though  the  heaven,  and  heaven  of  heavens, 
0  Thou  Great  Unsearchable! 
Are  too  mean  to  comprehend  thee, 
Thou  with  man  art  pleased  to  dwell; 

Welcome,  welcome, 
God  with  us,  Immanuel. 

8  The  Eighty. fourth  Psalm.  7s. 

1  Pleasant  are  thy  courts  above, 
In  the  land  of  light  and  love ; 
Pleasant  are  thy  courts  below, 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 

0,  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  thy  saints, 
For  the  brightness  of  thy  face, 
King  of  glory,  God  of  grace! 

2  Happy  birds  that  sing  and  fly 
Round  thy  altars,  0  Most  High ! 
Happier  souls  that  find  a  rest, 

In  their  Heavenly  Father's  breast ! 

Like  the  wandering  dove  that  found 

No  repose  on  earth  around, 

They  can  to  their  ark  repair, 

And  enjoy  it  ever  there. 
2  13 


9.  WORSHIP. 

3  Happy  souls  their  praises  flow, 
Ever  in  this  vale  of  woe; 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise, 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies ; 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  reach  thy  throne  at  length ; 
At  thy  feet  adoring  fall, 

Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 

4  Lord,  be  mine  this  prize  to  win, 
Guide  me  through  this  world  of  sin ; 
Keep  me  by  thy  saving  grace, 
Give  me  at  thy  side  a  place ; 

Sun  and  Shield  alike  thou  art, 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart ; 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  thee, 
Shower,  0  shower  them,  Lord,  on  me. 

£)  Invocation.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  with  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Father,  ever  one: 

Shed  forth  thy  grace  within  our  breast, 
And  dwell  with  us,  a  ready  guest. 

2  By  every  pow'r,  by  heart  and  tongue, 
By  act  and  deed,  thy  praise  be  sung; 
Inflame  with  perfect  love  each  sense, 
That  others'  souls  may  kindle  thence. 


WORSHIP.  10,  11. 

3  0  Father,  that  we  ask  be, done 

Through  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son : 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  thee, 
Shall  live  and  reign  eternally. 

10  The  Sacrifice  of  Praise.  S.   M. 

1  With  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 

To  those  bright  realms  above, 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  Love. 

2  Before  thy  throne  we  bow, 

0  thou  almighty  King; 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  While  in  thy  house  we  kneel, 

With  trust  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal, 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

4  Lord,  teach  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  tune  our  lips  to  sing ; 
Nor  from  thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  bring. 

J_l  God's  Glorious  Presence.  L.  C.  M. 

1  Thou  God  of  power,  thou  God  of  love, 

Whose  glory  fills  the  realms  above, 

Whose  praise  archangels  sing, 
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12.  WORSHIP. 

And  veil  their  faces  while  they  cry, 
Thrice  holy,  to  their  God  most  High, 
Thrice  holy,  to  their  King: — 

2  Thee  as  our  God  we  too  would  claim,' 
And  bless  the  Saviour's  precious  name, 

Through  whom  this  grace  is  given; 
He  bore  the  curse  to  sinners  due, 
He  forms  their  ruined  souls  anew, 

And  makes  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  The  veil  that  hides  thy  glory  rend, 
And  here  in  saving  power  descend, 

And  fix  thy  blest  abode ; 
Here  to  our  hearts  thyself  reveal, 
And  let  each  waiting  spirit  feel 

The  presence  of  our  God. 

12  The  Light  of  Life.  L.  M. 

1  Great  Light  of  life,  thou  nature's  Lord, 
Bring  light  from  darkness  by  thy  word; 
Shine  in  our  hearts,  in  mercy  shine, 

To  give  the  light  of  truth  divine. 

2  Light  of  our  souls,  thyself  reveal, 

Thy  power  and  presence  let  us  feel; 

And  know,  and  see,  the  wondrous  things 

Concealed  from  prophets,  priests,  and  kings. 
16 


WORSHIP.  13. 

3  In  the  dear  face  of  Christ,  our  God, 
His  righteousness  and  pardoning  blood, 
May  we  behold  our  All  in  All, 

And  at  his  foot  of  mercy  fall. 

4  There  thy  perfections  shine  most  bright; 
May  we  behold  them  with  delight, 

And  see  how  justice,  truth,  and  grace 
Unite,  and  smile  in  Jesus'  face. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 
Open  our  long  benighted  eyes; 
Shine,  Jesus,  shine  from  day  to  day, 
Till  all  that's  dark  be  done  away. 

13  "  Within  the   Veil"  7  8. 

1  To  thy  temple  I  repair, 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there, 
When  within  the  veil  I  meet 
Christ  before  the  mercy-seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue, 
That  my  joyful  soul  may  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord  my  Righteousness. 

3  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 

God  of  love,  to  mine  attend; 

Hear  me,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads, 

Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 
2*  17 


14.  WORSHIP. 

-t  While  I  hearken  to  thy  law, 

Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe, 

Till  thy  Gospel  bring  to  me 

Life  and  immortality. 
5  From  thine  house,  when  I  return, 

May  my  heart  within  me  burn, 

And  at  evening  let  me  say, 

"I  have  walked  with  God  to-day.'* 

14:  "  Surely  the  Lord  is  in  this  Place."  H.  M. 

1  0  FOR  a  heart  to  feel, 

The  presence  where  we  stand, 
Remembering,  as  we  kneel, 

That  God  is  nigh  at  hand, 
And  while  we  meet  to  seek  him  thus, 
Waits  to  be  gracious,  e'en  to  us. 

2  He  knows,  he  knows  of  me 

If  I  am  friend  or  foe; 
Wherever  I  may  be 

He  follows  as  I  go, 
Sees  every  thought,  and  word,  and  look, 
And  writes  it  in  his  judgment  book. 

3  Well  may  I  think  with  dread, 

Of  that  tremendous  day, 
And  hang  my  guilty  head, 

And  now  in  earnest  pray; 

In  this  accepted  time  I'll  cry, 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  or  else  I  die. 
18 


WORSHIP.  15. 


But  Christ  the  Saviour  died' 

Our  pardons  to  obtain ; 
None  e'er  to  him  applied, 

Or  shall  apply,  in  vain; 
For  what  he  did,  for  what  he  bore, 
We  bless  thee,  Lord,  for  evermore. 


lO  Pleading  the  Promise.  S.  M. 

1  Jesus,  we  look  to  thee, 

Thy  promised  presence  claim; 
Thou  in  the  midst  of  us  wilt  be, 
Assembled  in  thy  name. 

2  Thy  name  salvation  is, 

Which  here  we  come  to  prove; 
Thy  name  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace, 
And  everlasting  love. 

3  We  meet,  the  grace  to  take 

Which  thou  hast  freely  given ; 
We  meet  on  earth  for  thy  dear  sake, 
That  we  may  meet  in  heaven. 

4  0,  may  thy  quickening  voice 

The  death  of  sin  remove, 

And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice 

In  hope  of  perfect  love. 
19 


16,  17.  WORSHIP. 

16  Wait  my  on  God.  C.  M. 

1  Behold  us,  Lord,  with  humble  fear 

Approach  thy  temple  gate ; 
Though  most  unworthy  to  draw  near, 
Or  in  thy  courts  to  wait. 

2  But,  trusting  in  thy  boundless  grace, 

To  all  so  freely  given, 
We  worship  in  thy  holy  place, 
And  lift  our  souls  to  heaven. 

3  Lead  us  in  all  thy  righteous  ways, 

Nor  let  our  footsteps  slide : 
Make  straight  thy  path  before  our  face, 
Our  guardian,  still,  and  guide. 

4  No  more  to  sin,  Lord,  let  us  yield, 

Defended  from  above, 
And  kept,  and  covered  with  the  shield 
Of  thine  almighty  love. 

17  Christian  Felloicship  in  Worship.  *&• 

1  Great  the  joy  when  Christians  meet; 
Christian  fellowship  how  sweet! 
When,  their  theme  of  praise  the  same, 
They  exalt  Jehovah's  name. 

2  Sing  we  then  eternal  love 

Such  as  did  the  Father  move, 
20 


WORSHIP.  18. 

When  he  saw  our  race  undone, 
Loved  the  world  and  gave  his  Son. 

3  Sing  the  Son's  unbounded  love, 
How  he  left  the  realms  above; 
Took  our  nature  and  our  place; 
Lived  and  died  to  save  our  race. 

4  Sing  we  too  the  Spirit's  love ; 
With  our  stubborn  hearts  he  strove, 
Chased  the  mists  of  sin  away, 
Turned  our  night  to  glorious  day. 

5  Great  the  joy,  the  union  sweet, 
When  the  saints  in  glory  meet; 
Where  the  theme  is  still  the  same, 
Still  Jehovah's  glorious  name. 

18  «  Bless  the  Lord."  S.  M. 

1  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

Ye  people  of  his  choice : 
Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2  Though  high  above  all  praise, 

Above  all  blessing  high, 
Who  would  not  fear  his  holy  name, 
And  laud  and  magnify? 

3  0  for  the  living  fire, 

From  his  own  altar  brought, 
21 


19.  WORSHIP. 

To  touch  our  lips,  our  minds  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought ! 

4  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 

And  his  salvation  ours; 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed 
With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 

5  Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord, 

The  Lord  your  God  adore ; 
Stand  up,  and  bless  his  glorious  name 
Henceforth  for  evermore. 

19  «  Worthy  the  Lamb."  6s  &  4s. 

1  Come,  all  ye  saints  of  God ! 
Wide  through  the  earth  abroad, 

Spread  Jesus'  fame: 
Tell  what  his  love  has  done; 
Trust  in  his  name  alone; 
Shout  to  his  lofty  throne, 

"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 

2  Hence,  gloomy  doubts  and  fears ! 
Dry  up  your  mournful  tears; 

Swell  the  glad  theme : 
Praise  ye  our  gracious  King, 
Strike  each  melodious  string, 
Join  heart  and  voice  to  sing, 

" Worthy  the  Lamb!" 


WORSHIP.  20. 

Hark — how  the  choirs  above, 


Filled  with  the  Saviour's  love, 

Dwell  on  his  name ! — 
There,  too,  may  we  be  found, 
With  light  and  glory  crowned, 
While  all  the  heavens  resound, 
" Worthy  the  Lamb!" 


20  "  Let  all  the  People  praise  Thee!"  7s. 

1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born : 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day; 
God  will  make  new  heavens,  new  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  can  man  alone  be  dumb, 

Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come? 

No; — the  Church  delights  to  raise 

Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 
23 


21.  WORSHIP. 

5  Saints  below  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

21  "  Glory  ye  in  His  Holy  Name."  S.  M. 

1  Give  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Extol  his  holy  name, 
Let  men  and  angels'  tongues  record 
His  everlasting  fame. 

2  While  we  his  love  relate, 

Who  saves  the  lost  from  hell, 
0  ye  who  kept  your  first  estate, 
His  sovereign  power  forth  tell! 

3  Among  our  fallen  race. 

The  living  yet  are  we; 
This  is  our  day, — our  day  of  grace, 
The  last  we  e'er  may  see. 

4  Confess  we  then  our  sin, 

Repent,  believe,  and  pray ; 

Strive  the  straight  gate  to  enter  in, 

And  force  the  narrow  way. 
24 


WORSHIP.  22. 

5  The  Lord  delights  to  bless 

The  valiant  for  the  truth, 
And  crown  their  age  with  happiness, 
"Who  serve  him  from  their  youth. 

6  Angels,  while  ye  on  high 

Rejoice  o'er  ransomed  men; 
"The  lost  is  found,"  we  too  would  cry, 
"The  dead  alive  again." 

22  A  Psalm  of  Praise.  H.  M. 

1  Ye  holy  angels  bright, 

Who  stand  before  God's  throne, 
And  dwell  in  glorious  light, 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  each  one. 
You  there,  so  nigh, 
Are  much  more  meet 
Than  we,  the  feet, 
For  things  so  high. 

2  Ye  blessed  souls  at  rest, 

That  see  your  Saviour's  face, 

Whose  glory,  even  the  least, 

Is  far  above  our  grace; 

God's  praises  sound, 

As  in  his  sight, 

With  sweet  delight, 

You  do  abound. 
3  25 


22.  WORSHIP. 

3  All  nations  of  the  earth, 

Extol  the  world's  great  King, 
With  melody  and  mirth 
His  glorious  praises  sing; 
For  he  still  reigns, 
And  will  bring  low 
The  proudest  foe 
That  him  disdains. 

4  My  soul,  bear  thou  thy  part; 

Triumph  in  God  above; 
With  a  full-tune'd  heart, 

Sing  thou  the  songs  of  love. 
Thou  art  his  own, 

Whose  precious  blood, 
Shed  for  thy  good, 
His  love  made  known. 

5  With  thy  triumphant  flock 

E'en  we  shall  numbered  be  ; 
Built  on  the  eternal  rock, 
Thy  glory  we  shall  see. 
The  heavens  so  high 
With  praise  shall  ring, 
And  all  shall  sing 
In  harmony. 


26 


worship.  23,  24. 

23  *  "Make  a  Joyful  Noise  unto  the  Lord."     lis  &  8s. 

Psa.  c. 

1  Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth ; 

0,  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth, 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  The  Lord  he  is  God,  and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  and  Ruler  o'er  all; 
And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  we  own, — 
His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 

3  0,  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song; 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim: 
His  praise  with  melodious  accordance  prolong, 
And  bless  his  adorable  name. 

4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  ever  gracious  and  good, 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 

24:  Close  of  Worship.  S.  M. 

1  Lord,  at  this  closing  hour, 

Establish  every  heart 

Upon  thy  word  of  truth  and  power, 

To  keep  us  when  we  part. 
27 


25.  WORSHIP. 

2  Peace  to  our  brethren  give ; 

Fill  all  our  hearts  with  love; 
In  faith  and  patience  may  we  live, 
And  seek  our  rest  above. 

3  Through  changes,  bright  or  drear, 

We  would  thy  will  pursue ; 
And  toil  to  spread  thy  kingdom  here, 
Till  we  its  glory  view. . 

4  To  God,  the  only  wise, 

In  every  age  adored, 
Let  glory  from  the  church  arise 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

25  Close  of  Worship.  8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  Keep  us,  Lord,  0,  keep  us  ever, 

Vain  our  hope,  if  left  by  thee ; 
We  are  thine ;  0,  leave  us  never, 

Till  thy  glorious  face  we  see ; 
Then  to  praise  thee 
Through  a  bright  eternity. 

2  Precious  is  thy  word  of  promise, 

Precious  to  thy  people  here; 
Never  take  thy  presence  from  us, 

Jesus,  Saviour,  still  be  near: 
Living,  dying, 
May  thy  name  our  spirits  cheer. 


worship.  26,  27,  28. 

26  u  The  Seed  is  the  Word."  C  M. 

1  0  God,  by  thee  the  seed  is  given, 

By  thee  the  harvest  blest; 
Thy  word,  like  manna  showered  from  heaven, 
Is  planted  in  our  breast. 

2  Preserve  it  from  the  passing  feet, 

And  plunderers  of  the  air; 

The  sultry  sun's  intenser  heat, 

And  weeds  of  worldly  care. 

3  Though  buried  deep,  or  thinly  strewn, 

Do  thou  thy  grace  supply, 
The  hope  in  earthly  furrows  sown, 
Shall  ripen  in  the  sky. 

27  Close  of  Worship.  H.  M. 

1  To  thee  our  wants  are  known, 
From  thee  are  all  our  powers ; 
Accept  what  is  thine  own, 
And  pardon  what  is  ours : 
Our  praises,  Lord, 

And  prayers  receive, 
And  to  thy  word, 
A  blessing  give. 

28  Close  of  Worship.  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  now  we  part  in  thy  blest  name, 

In  which  we  here  together  came ; 
3*  29 


29,  30.  worship. 

Grant  us  our  few  remaining  days 

To  work  thy  will,  and  spread  thy  praise. 

2  Teach  us  in  life  and  death  to  bless 

Thee,  Lord,  our  strength  and  righteousness; 
And  grant  us  all  to  meet  above ; 
Then  shall  we  better  sing  thy  love. 

2iu  Benediction.  7s. 

Heb.  xiii.  20,  21. 

1  Now  may  he  who  from  the  dead 

Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

2  May  he  teach  us  to  fulfil 

What  is  pleasing  in  his  sight ; 
Perfect  us  in  all  his  will, 

And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 

3  To  that  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 

Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  blood, 
Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 

30  Benediction.  L.  M. 

Phil.  iv.  7. 

1  The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 

And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts, 

Which  only  the  believer  feels, 

Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts. 
30 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  31,  32. 

2  And  may  the  Holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  every  soul  assembled  here  ! 

OX  A  Blessing  Implored.  7S. 

1  Father,  bless  thy  word  to  all, 

Quick  and  powerful  let  it  prove  ; 
0,  may  sinners  hear  thy  call, 
Let  thy  people  grow  in  love. 

2  Thine  own  gracious  message  bless, 

Follow  it  with  power  divine ; 
Give  the  gospel  great  success, 
Thine  the  work,  the  glory  thine. 

3  Father,  bid  the  world  rejoice, 

Send,  0  send  thy  truth  abroad ; 
Let  the  nations  hear  thy  voice, 
Hear  it,  and  return  to  God. 


THE  SCRIPTURES. 

SZ  Sufficiency  of  the  Scriptures.  C.  M. 

1  Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise 

On  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 

But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace,        • 

Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 
31 


33.  THE   SCRIPTURES. 

2  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died, 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 
Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 
Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 

3  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 
And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

4  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 

And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 

00  A  Saviour  seen  in  the  Sciiptures.  Ii.  M. 

1  Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King, 
To  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring ; 
My  knee  with  humble  homage  bow ; 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below,  and  worlds  above ; 
But  in  thy  blessed  word  I  trace 
Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  what  delightful  truths  I  read  ! 

Here  I  behold  the  Saviour  bleed ; 

Hig  name  salutes  my  listening  ear, 

Revives  my  heart,  and  checks  my  fear. 
32 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  34,  35 


4  Here  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 

And  gives  my  laboring  conscience  peace ; 
Here  lifts  my  grateful  passions  high, 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

5  For  love  like  this,  0,  let  my  song, 
Through  endless  years,  thy  praise  prolong  ; 
Let  distant  climes  thy  name  adore, 

Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 

o4:  •      Prayer  in  reading  the  Bible.  L.  M. 

1  In  humble  prayer,  0,  may  I  read 
Whate'er  shall  to  my  Saviour  lead ; 
Lord,  send  thy  Spirit  to  impart 

A  wise  and  understanding  heart. 

2  Be  thou  my  teacher,  thou  my  guide ; 
May  all  I  read  be  well  applied ; 

My  danger  and  my  refuge  show, 
And  let  me  thy  salvation  know. 

35  "  Teach  me  thy  Statutes:'  L.  M. 

1  Teach  me,  0,  teach  me,  Lord,  thy  way ; 
So  to  my  life's  remotest  day, 

By  thy  unerring  precepts  led, 

My  willing  feet  its  paths  shall  tread. 

2  Informed  by  thee,  with  sacred  awe 
My  heart  shall  meditate  thy  law ; 
And  with  celestial  wisdom  filled, 
To  thee  its  full  obedience  yield. 


36.       PERFECTIONS  AND   PROVIDENCE   OF  GOD. 

3  Give  me  to  know  thy  words  aright, 
Thy  words,  my  soul's  supreme  delight ; 
That,  purged  from  thirst  of  gold,  my  mind 
In  them  its  better  wealth  may  find. 

4  0,  turn  from  vanity  mine  eye ; 

To  me  thy  quickening  strength  supply ; 
And  with  thy  promised  mercy,  cheer 
A  heart  devoted  to  thy  fear. 


PERFECTIONS  AND  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

36  Prayer  to  the  Holy  Trinity.  8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  Holy  Father,  great  Creator, 

Source  of  mercy,  love,  and  peace, 
Look  upon  the  Mediator, 

Clothe  us  with  his  righteousness ; 

Heavenly  Father, 
Through  the  Saviour,  hear  and  tdess. 

2  Holy  Jesus,  Lord  of  Glory, 

Whom  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
While  we  hear  thy  wondrous  story, 
Meet  and  worship  in  thy  name, 

Dear  Redeemer, 
In  our  hearts  thy  peace  proclaim. 

o4 


PERFECTIONS   AND   PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD.      37. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Come  with  unction  from  above, 
Raise  our  hearts  to  rapture  higher, 
Fill  them  with  the  Saviour's  love  ; 

Source  of  comfort, 
Cheer  us  with  the  Saviour's  love. 

4  God  the  Lord,  through  every  nation 

Let  thy  wondrous  mercies  shine ; 
In  the  song  of  thy  salvation 

Every  tongue  and  race  combine ; 

Great  Jehovah, 
Form  our  hearts,  and  make  them  thine. 

Oi  Tfie  Divine  Omnipresence,  CM, 

Ps.  cxxxix. 

1  Jehovah  God  !  thy  gracious  power 

On  every  hand  we  see ; 
0  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour 
Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee. 

2  If,  on  the  wings  of  morn,  we  speed 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
Thy  right  hand  will  our  footsteps  lead, 
Thine  arm  our  path  surround. 

3  Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps, 

And  reaches  to  the  skies  ; 

Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps, 

Thy  goodness  never  dies. 
35 


38.      PERFECTIONS   AND   PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD. 

4  From  morn  till  noon,  till  latest  eve, 
The  hand  of  God  we  see ; 
And  all  the  blessings  we  receive, 
Ceaseless,  proceed  from  thee. 

k)  In  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time, 
On  thee  our  hopes  depend ; 
In  every  age,  in  every  clime, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

38  Truth  and  Goodness  of  God.  C.  M. 

1  Faithful,  0  Lord,  thy  mercies  are, 

A  rock  that  cannot  move ; 
A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

2  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still ; 

Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear, 
That,  saved,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 
And  all  thy  grace  declare. 

3  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store ; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

4  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns, 

It  stands  for  ever  sure ; 

And  while  thy  truth,  0  God,  remains, 

Thy  goodness  shall  endure. 
36 


PERFECTIONS   AND   PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD.  39,  40. 

39  The  Goodness  of  God.  C.  M. 

1  Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess, 

Thy  goodness  we  adore ; 
A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail, 
A  sea  without  a  shore. 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  thy  love  declare 

In  every  golden  ray  ; 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
And  love  brings  back  the  day. 

3  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns 

With  all  the  bliss  it  yields, 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vines, 
With  strengthening  grain,  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly  thy  compassion,  Lord, 

Is  in  the  Gospel  seen ; 
There,  like  a  sun,  thy  mercy  shines, 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

5  There  pardon,  peace,  and  holy  joy, 

Through  Jesus'  name,  are  given ; 
He  on  the  cross  was  lifted  high, 
That  we  might  reign  in  heaven. 

40  ^  Song  to  Creating  Wisdom.  C  M. 

1  Eternal  Wisdom  !  thee  we  praise, 
Thee  the  creation  sings  : 
With  thy  loved  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas, 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 


41.      PERFECTIONS   AND   PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide  it  spread  the  sky, 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Tinged  with  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  starred  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Infinite  strength,  and  equal  skill, 

Shine  through  the  worlds  abroad, 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder,  God. 

4  But  still  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 

Our  softer  passions  move ; 
Pity  divine  in  Jesus'  face 
We  see,  adore,  and  love. 

4:1  Knowledge  and  Wisdom  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring 
To  him,  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing ; 
Praise  him,  who  is  all  praise  above, 
The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge,  how  profound, 

A  depth  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned ; 
The  stars  he  numbers,  and  their  names 
He  gives  to  all  these  heavenly  flames. 

3  Through  each  bright  world  above,  behold ! 

Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold ; 

Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine, 

To  speak  his  wisdom  all  divine. 
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PERFECTIONS  AND  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD.   42. 

4  But  in  redemption,  0  what  grace  ! 
To  save  the  sons  of  Adam's  race ; 
Here  wisdom  shines  for  ever  bright, 
Praise  him,  my  soul,  with  sweet  delight. 

42  The  Love  of  God.  H.  M, 

1  0  FOR  a  shout  of  joy, 

Worthy  the  theme  we  sing  ; 
To  this  divine  employ 

Our  hearts  and  voices  bring ; 
Sound,  sound,  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  love,  th'  eternal  love  of  God. 

2  Unnumbered  myriads  stand, 

Of  seraphs  bright  and  fair, 
Or  bow  at  thy  right  hand, 

And  pay  their  homage  there  : 
But  strive  in  vain  with  loudest  chord, 
To  sound  thy  wondrous  love,  0  Lord. 

3  Yet  sinners  saved  by  grace, 

In  songs  of  lower  key, 
In  every  age  and  place, 
Have  sung  the  mystery ; 
Have  told,  in  strains  of  sweet  accord, 
Thy  love,  thy  sovereign  love,  0  Lord. 

4  Though  earth  and  hell  assail, 

And  doubts  and  fears  arise, 
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43.      PERFECTIONS   AND   PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD. 

The  weakest  shall  prevail, 

And  grasp  the  heavenly  prize, 
And  through  an  endless  age  record 
Thy  love,  thy  changeless  love,  0  Lord. 

43  The  Divine  Decrees.  C.  M. 

1  Keep  silence,  all  created  things, 

And  wait  your  Maker's  nod : 
My  soul  stands  trembling  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree : 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  Chained  to  his  throne  a  volume  lies, 

With  all  the  fates  of  men, 
With  every  angel's  form  and  size 
Drawn  by  the  eternal  pen. 

4  His  Providence  unfolds  the  book, 

And  makes  his  counsels  shine  : 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  stroke, 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

5  Here  he  exalts  neglected  worms 

To  sceptres  and  a  crown ; 

Anon  the  following  page  he  turns, 

And  treads  the  monarch  down. 
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PERFECTIONS   AND    PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD.      44. 

6  Not  Gabriel  asks  the  reason  why, 

Nor  God  the  reason  gives  ; 
Nor  dares  the  favourite  angel  pry- 
Between  the  folded  leaves. 

7  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace 

0  may  I  find  my  name, 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

4:4:         "He  bowed  the  heavens,  also,  and  came  down."       C.  M. 
Ps.  xviii. 

1  The  Lord  descended  from  above, 

And  bowed  the  heavens  most  high ; 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

2  On  cherub  and  on  cherubim, 

Full  royally  he  rode  ; 
And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

8  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 

Their  fury  to  restrain  ; 
And  he,  as  Sovereign,  Lord,  and  King, 
For  evermore  shall  reign. 

4  The  Lord  will  give  his  people  strength, 

Whereby  they  shall  increase  ; 

And  he  will  bless  his  chosen  flock 

With  everlasting  peace. 
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45,  46.  PERFECTIONS  AND  PROVIDENCE  OE  GOD. 

i 

5  Give  glory  to  his  awful  name, 
And  honour  him  alone  ; 
Give  worship  to  his  majesty, 
Upon  his  holy  throne. 

4:0  God's  Condescension  to  Human  Affairs.  L.  M. 

1  Up  to  the  Lord  that  reigns  on  high, 

And  views  the  nations  from  afar, 
Let  everlasting  praises  fly, 

And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are. 

2  He  overrules  all  mortal  things, 

And  manages  our  mean  affairs  ; 
On  humble  souls  the  King  of  kings 
Bestows  his  counsels  and  his  cares. 

3  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 

Into  the  bosom  of  our  God ; 
He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 
And  helps  us  bear  the  heavy  load. 

4  0  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise 

A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 
To  the  third  heaven  our  songs  should  rise, 
And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 

46  u  Th<>  Winds  and  the  Sea  obey  BlmJ*  C.  M. 

1  The  Lord  our  God  is  clothed  with  might, 

The  winds  obey  his  will : 

He  speaks,  and  in  the  heavenly  height 

The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 
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PERFECTIONS   AND    PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD.      47. 

2  Rebel,  ye  waves,  and  o'er  the  land 

With  threatening  aspect  roar ; 
The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Ye  winds  of  night,  your  force  combine ; 
-    Without  his  high  behest, 

Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain  pine, 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar ; 

In  distant  peals  it  dies ; 
He  binds  the  whirlwinds  to  his  car, 
And  sweeps  the  howling  skies. 

5  Ye  nations  bend ;  in  reverence  bend ; 

Ye  monarchs,  wait  his  nod, 
And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 
To  celebrate  our  God. 

47  "  The  Earth  is  Full  of  thy  Riches:'  L.  C.  M. 

1  Thy  mighty  working,  mighty  God, 
Wakes  all  my  powers ;  I  look  abroad, 

And  can  no  longer  rest ; 
I,  too,  must  sing  when  all  things  sing, 
And  from  my  heart  the  praises  ring 

The  Highest  loveth  best. 

2  If  thou,  in  thy  great  love  to  us, 

Wilt  scatter  joy  and  beauty  thus 

O'er  this  poor  earth  of  ours ; 
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48.      PERFECTIONS   AND   PROVIDENCE   OF  GOD. 

What  nobler  glories  shall  be  given 
Hereafter  in  thy  shining  heaven, 
Set  round  with  golden  towers ! 

3  What  thrilling  joy,  when  on  our  sight 
Christ's  garden  beams  in  cloudless  light, 

"Where  all  the  air  is  sweet ; 
Still  laden  with  th'  unwearied  hymn 
From  all  the  thousand  seraphim, 

Who  God's  high  praise  repeat. 

4  0,  were  I  there  !  0,  that  I  now 
Before  thy  throne,  my  God,  could  bow, 

And  bear  my  heavenly  palm  ! 
Then,  like  the  angels,  would  I  raise 
My  voice,  and  sing  thy  endless  praise 

In  many  a  sweet-toned  psalm. 

48  "In  Thee  we  Live:'  S.  M. 

1  Lord  of  all  power  and  might  I 

All  want  and  weakness  we, 
For  food  and  raiment,  life  and  light, 
Daily  look  up  to  thee. 

2  In  darkness  though  we  stray, 

Where  tempted  saints  have  trod, 
fTis  good  for  us,  like  them  to  stay 
Our  souls  upon  our  God. 

3  In  thee  we  live  and  move, 

And  have  our  being  still ; 
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PERFECTIONS  AND  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD.   49. 

So  teach  thou  us  to  know  and  prove, 
To  choose  and  do  thy  will. 

4  Thy  word,  which  cannot  fail, 

Thy  strength,  in  weakness  shown, 
Thy  grace,  which  ever  must  prevail, 
Shall  make  thy  glory  known. 

5  That  glory  be  our  aim, 

Our  hope  and  crown  of  joy ; 
And  to  extol  thy  holy  name, 
Our  first,  last,  sole  employ. 

49  The  Christian  Israel.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

1  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 

Like  all  our  fathers  in  their  day, 
We  to  the  land  of  promise  go, 

Lord,  by  thine  own  appointed  way : 
Still  guide,  illumine,  cheer  our  flight, 
In  cloud  by  day,  in  fire  by  night. 

2  Safety  thy  presence  is,  and  rest ; 

While,  as  the  eagle,  o'er  her  brood, 
Flutters  her  pinions,  stirs  the  nest, 

Covers,  defends,  provides  them  food, 
Bears  on  her  wings,  instructs  to  fly, — 
Thy  love  prepares  us  for  the  sky. 

3  Thy  holy  law  to  us  proclaim, 

But  not  from  Sinai's  top  alone ; 
Hid  in  the  rock-cleft,  be  thy  name, 

Thy  power,  and  all  thy  goodness  shown ; 

45 


50.   PERFECTIONS  AND  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

And  may  we  never  bow  the  knee, 
Or  worship  any  God  but  thee. 

4  When  we  have  numbered  all  our  years, 

And  stand,  at  length,  on  Jordan's  brink, 
Though  the  flesh  fail  with  mortal  fears, 

0  let  not  then  the  spirit  shrink  ; 
But,  strong  in  faith,  and  hope,  and  love, 
Plunge  through  the  stream  to  rise  above. 

50  "  Give  us  this  Day  our  Daily  Bread."  L.  M. 

1  0  King  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sea, 
The  hungry  ravens  cry  to  thee ; 

Then  grant  thy  servants,  Lord,  we  pray, 
Our  daily  bread  from  day  to  day. 

2  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  food  can  bless 
The  bleak  and  lonely  wilderness  ; 

And  thou  hast  taught  us,  Lord,  to  pray 
For  daily  bread  from  day  to  day. 

5  And,  0,  when  through  the  wilds  we  roam, 
That  part  us  from  our  heavenly  home ; 
When  lost  in  danger,  want,  and  wo, 

Our  faithless  tears  begin  to  flow ; 

4  Do  thou  thy  gracious  comfort  give, 

By  which  alone  the  soul  may  live ; 

And  grant  thy  servants,  Lord,  we  pray, 

The  bread  of  life  from  day  to  day. 
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PERFECTIONS    AND    PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.       51. 
OX  Reliance  upon  God.  C  M- 

1  Thou  boundless  Source  of  every  good, 

Our  best  desires  fulfil : 
Help  us  adore  thy  sovereign  grace, 
And  mark  thy  sovereign  will, 

2  In  all  thy  mercies  may  our  souls 

Thy  bounteous  goodness  see  ; 
Nor  let  the  gifts  thy  grace  imparts, 
Estrange  our  hearts  from  thee. 

3  Teach  us  in  times  of  deep  distress, 

To  own  thy  hand,  0  God ; 
And  in  submissive  silence  learn 
The  lessons  of  thy  rod. 

4  In  every  changing  scene  of  life, 

Whate'er  that  scene  may  be, 
Give  us  a  meek  and  humble  mind, 
A  mind  at  peace  with  thee. 

5  Do  thou  direct  our  souls  aright ; 

Help  us  thy  name  to  fear  : 
0,  give  us  grace  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  strength  to  persevere. 

6  Then  may  we  close  our  eyes  in  death 

Free  from  distracting  care ; 
For  death  is  life — and  labour  rest, 

If  thou  art  with  us  there. 

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bZ.      PERFECTIONS  AND  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

52  "  Fear  not,  for  I  am  icitk  thee."  CM. 

1  How  are  thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord, 

How  sure  is  their  defence ; 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help,  omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore ; 
I'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

6  My  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be  ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  lot, 

Shall  join  my  soul  to  thee. 

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THE  lord's  day.  53,  54 


00  "  Return  unto  thy  rest,  0  my  soul."  L.  M. 

1  Return,  my  soul,  and  sweetly  rest 
On  thy  almighty  Father's  breast ; 
The  bounties  of  his  grace  adore, 
And  count  his  wondrous  mercies  o'er. 

2  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  preserved  my  breath, 
And  snatched  my  fainting  soul  from  death ; 
Removed  my  sorrows,  dried  my  tears, 
And  saved  me  from  surrounding  snares. 

3  What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord, 
Or  how  his  wondrous  grace  record  ? 
To  him  my  grateful  voice  I'll  raise, 
With  just  thanksgiving  to  his  praise. 

4  0  Zion,  in  thy  sacred  courts, 
Where  glory  dwells,  and  joy  resorts, 
To  notes  divine  I'll  tune  the  song, 

And  praise  shall  flow  from  every  tongue. 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

04:  Auspicious  Morn.  H.  M. 

1  Awake,  ye  saints,  awake  ! 

And  hail  this  sacred  day : 

In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay ; 
5  49 


55.  the  lord's  day. 

Come,  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose ; 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes  ; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings, 
And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings  : 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

55  "  Peace  be  within  thy  Walls."  C.  M. 

1  With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

Which  God  has  called  his  own  ; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  his  throne. 

2  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord,  how  fair  ! 

Where  willing  votaries  throng 
To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer, 
And  pour  the  choral  song. 

3  Spirit  of  grace,  0,  deign  to  dwell 

Within  thy  church  below  ; 
50 


THE   LORD'S   DAY.  5t>. 

Make  her  in  holiness  excel, 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 

4  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found ; 

Let  all  her  sons  unite, 
To  spread  with  grateful  zeal  around 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 

5  Great  God,  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

Which  thou  hast  called  thine  own ; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  thy  throne. 

56  ■  The  Lord  is  Risen:'  7s. 

1  Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day, 
Our  triumphant  holiday ; 
Who  did  once  upon  the  cross 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss. 

2  Hymns  of  praise,  then,  let  us  sing 
Unto  Christ,  our  heavenly  King ; 
Who  endured  the  cross  and  grave, 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save. 

3  But  the  pains  which  he  endured, 

Our  salvation  have  procured ; 

Now  above  the  sky  he's  King, 

Where  the  angels  ever  sing. 
51 


57  THE  lord's  day. 

4  Now  be  God  the  Father  praised, 
With  the  Son,  from  death  upraised, 
And  the  Spirit,  ever  blest ; 
One  true  God,  by  all  confest. 

57  The  Sun  of  Righteousness.  L.  M. 

Mai.  iv.2. 

1  Thou  glorious  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

On  this  day  risen  to  set  no  more ; 
Shine  on  us  now  to  heal  and  bless, 
With  brighter  beams  than  e'er  before. 

2  Shine  on  thy  work  of  grace  within, 

On  each  celestial  blossom  there ; 
Destroy  each  bitter  root  of  sin, 

And  make  thy  garden  fresh  and  fair. 

3  Shine  on  thy  pure,  eternal  word, 

Its  mysteries  to  our  souls  reveal ; 

And  whether  read,  remembered,  heard, 

0  let  it  quicken,  strengthen,  heal. 

4  Shine  on  the  temples  of  thy  grace, 

In  spotless  robes  thy  priests  be  clad ; 
Unveil  the  brightness  of  thy  face, 
And  make  thy  chosen  people  glad. 

5  Shine,  till  thy  glorious  beams  shall  chase 

The  blinding  film  from  every  eye ; 

Till  every  earthly  dwelling-place 

Shall  hail  the  day-spring  from  on  high. 
52 


the  lord's  day.  58. 

6  Shine  on,  shine  on,  eternal  Sun  ! 

Pour  richer  floods  of  life  and  light ; 
Till  that  bright  Sabbath  be  begun, 

That  glorious  day  which  knows  no  night. 

58  The  Day  of  Rest.  H.  M. 

1  God  the  Creator  blessed 
The  Sabbath  of  his  rest ; 

His  six  days'  work  had  brought 

The  universe  from  nought ; 
The  heavens  and  earth  before  him  stood, 
He  saw  them  and  pronounced  them  good. 

2  God  the  Redeemer  blessed 
The  Sabbath  of  his  rest, 
When,  all  his  suffering  done, 
The  cross's  victory  won, 

In  Joseph's  sepulchre  he  lay, 
Then  rising  made  a  holier  day. 

3  And  God  the  Spirit  blessed 
That  Christian  <iay  of  rest, 
When  met  with  one  accord, 
The  servants  of  the  Lord ; 

To  whom  the  Father's  promise  came, 
Like  rushing  wind  and  living  flame. 

4  The  Church  below  hath  blessed 

Her  own  sweet  day  of  rest, 

When  in  her  spousal  dress 

Of  blood-bought  righteousness, 
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•~'\  THE   LORD'S   DAY. 

Her  happy  spirit  can  rejoice 

To  hear  her  heavenly  Bridegroom's  voice. 

5  They  love  the  hallowed  day, 

Who  love  to  sing  and  pray ; 

The  day  of  rest  they  love, 

Who  seek  their  rest  above  : 
They  love  the  day  of  God  in  seven, 
Who  prize  an  antepast  of  heaven. 

59  The  Lord's  Day.  C.  M. 

1  Blest  day  of  God !  most  calm,  most  bright, 

The  first,  the  best  of  days ; 
The  labourer's  rest,  the  saint's  delight, 
The  day  of  prayer  and  praise. 

2  My  Saviour's  face  made  thee  to  shine; 

His  rising  thee  did  raise, 
And  made  thee  heavenly  and  divine 
Beyond  all  other  days. 

3  The  first-fruits  oft  a  blessing  prove 

To  all  the  sheaves  behind; 
And  they  the  day  of  Christ  who  love, 
A  happy  week  shall  find. 

4  This  day  I  must  with  God  appear; 

For,  Lord,  the  day  is  thine;. 

Help  me  to  spend  it  in  thy  fear, 

And  thus  to  make  it  mine. 
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THE   LORD'S    DAT.  60,  61 

60  Sweet  is  the  Work.  S.  M. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  0  Lord, 

Thy  glorious  acts  to  sing, 
To  praise  thy  name,  and  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  offerings  bring. 

2  Sweet,  at  the  dawning  light, 

Thy  boundless  love  to  tell; 
And  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell. 

3  Sweet,  on  this  day  of  rest, 

To  join  in  heart  and  voice 
With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 

Be  every  Sabbath  given, 
That  such  may  be  our  best  employ 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

OX  "  Rejoicing  in  Hope."  C  M. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  with  sweet  accord 

In  hymns  around  the  throne: 
This  is  the  day  our  rising  Lord 
Hath  made,  and  called  his  own. 

2  This  is  the  day  which  God  hath  blest, 

The  brightest  of  the  seven, 
Type  of  that  everlasting  rest 
The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 

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62.  the  lord's  day. 

3  Then  let  us  in  his  name  sing  on, 

And  hasten  to  that  day 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  come  down, 
And  shadows  pass  away. 

4  Not  one,  but  all  our  days  below, 

Let  us  in  hymns  employ; 
And  in  our  Lord  rejoicing,  go 
To  his  eternal  joy. 

B2  Sabbath  Evening.  <S. 

1  For  the  mercies  of  the  day, 
For  this  rest  upon  our  way, 
Thanks  to  thee  alone  be  given, 
Lord  of  earth  and  King  of  heaven. 

2  Cold  our  services  have  been, 
Mingled  every  prayer  with  sin : 
But  thou  canst  and  wilt  forgive ; 
By  thy  grace  alone  we  live. 

3  While  this  thorny  path  we  tread, 
May  thy  love  our  footsteps  lead ; 
When  our  journey  here  is  past, 
May  we  rest  with  thee  at  last. 

4  Let  these  earthly  Sabbaths  prove 

Foretastes  of  our  joys  above  ; 

While  their  steps  thy  children  bend 

To  the  rest  which  knows  no  end. 
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INCARNATION.  63. 

CHRIST. 

INCARNATION. 
63  "  Good  Tidings  of  Or  eat  Joy."        8s,  Ts  &  4. 

1  Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory, 

Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
~Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 

Yonder  shines  the  infant-light; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar, 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations ; 

Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ  tlfe  new-born  King. 

4  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
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64.  CHRIST. 

Suddenly  the  Lord  descending 
In  his  temple  shall  appear ; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ  the  new-born  King. 

5  Sinners,  wrung  with  true  repentance, 
Doomed  for  guilt  to  endless  pains, 
Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, 
Mercy  calls  you — break  .your  chains; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ  the  new-born  King. 

64  "  The  Desire  of  all  Nations:'  L.  M. 

1  With  all  thy  saints,  thee,  Lord,  we  sing, 
Praise,  honour,  thanks,  to  thee  we  bring, 
That  thou,  0  long-expected  guest, 
Hast  come  at  last  to  make  us  blest. 

2  Now  art  thou  here ;  we  know  thee  now 
In  lowly  manger  liest  thou; 

A  child,  yet  makest  all  things  great, 
Poor,  yet  is  earth  thy  robe  of  state. 

3  Now  fearless  we  can  look  on  thee, 
From  sin  and  grief  thou  sett'st  us  free ; 
Thou  bearest  wrath,  thou  conquerest  death, 
Fear  turns  to  joy  thy  glance*  beneath. 

1  Thou  art  our  head,  our  Lord  divine, 

We  are  thy  members,  wholly  thine, 

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INCARNATION.  65. 

And  in  thy  Spirit's  strength,  would  still 
Serve  thee  according  to  thy  will. 

5  Thus  will  we  sing  thy  praises  here 
With  joyful  spirit  year  by  year; 
And  they  shall  sound  before  thy  throne, 
Where  time  nor  number  more  are  known. 


65  "  His  Name  shall  be  called  Wonderful"  C.  M. 

Isaiah  ix.  2,  6,  7. 

1  The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined, 

Have  seen  a  glorious  light; 
The  people  dwell  in  day,  who  dwelt 
In  death's  surrounding  night. 

2  To  hail  thy  rise,  thou  better  Sun, 

The  gathering  nations  come 
With  joy,  as  when  the  reapers  bear 
The  harvest  treasures  home. 

3  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 
And  him  shall  all  the  earth  obey, 
And  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

4  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

For  evermore  adored, 

The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 

The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 
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66,  67.  christ. 

5  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread: 
His  reign  no  end  shall  know; 
His  throne  shall  justice  guard  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

66  "  Tour  Redemption  draiveth  Nigh."  CM. 

1  Arise,  the  kingdom  is  at  hand, 

The  King  is  drawing  nigh ; 
Arise  with  joy,  thou  faithful  band, 
To  meet  the  Lord  Most  High. 

2  Look  up,  ye  drooping  hearts,  to-day ! 

The  King  is  very  near, 
0,  cast  your  griefs  and  fears  away, 
For,  lo,  your  help  is  here. 

3  Look  up,  ye  souls,  weighed  down  with  care, 

The  sovereign  is  not  far, 
Look  up,  faint  hearts,  from  your  despair, 
Behold  the  Morning  Star. 

4  0,  rich  the  gifts  thou  bringest  us, 

Thyself  made  poor  and  weak ; 
0,  love  beyond  compare,  that  thus 
Can  foes  and  sinners  seek. 

67  The  Advent.  L.  M. 

1  Creator  of  the  stars  of  night, 

Thy  people's  everlasting  light, 

Jesus,  Redeemer,  save  us  all, 

And  hear  thv  servants  when  they  call. 
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INCARNATION.  68. 

2  Thou,  grieving  that  the  ancient  curse 
Shouldst  doom  to  death  an  universe, 
Hast  found  the  medicine,  full  of  grace, 
To  save  and  heal  a  ruined  race. 

3  Thou  cam'st,  the  Bridegroom  of  the  Bride, 
As  drew  the  world  to  evening  tide; 
Proceeding  from  a  virgin  shrine, 

The  spotless  victim  all  divine. 

4  At  thy  dread  name,  majestic  now, 

All  knees  must  hend,  all  hearts  must  bow ; 
And  things  celestial  thee  shall  own, 
And  things  terrestrial,  Lord  alone. 

5  0  thou  whose  coming  is  with  dread 

To  judge  and  doom  the  quick  and  dead, 
Grant  us  through  life  thy  guardian  love, 
Then  take  us  to  thy  rest  above. 

QO  Messiah  greeted  by  the  Creation.  C.  M. 

Isa  lv.  12,  13. 

1  Messiah  !  at  thy  glad  approach, 

The  howling  wilds  are  still: 

Thy  praises  fill  the  lonely  waste, 

And  breathe  from  every  hill. 

2  The  hidden  fountains  at  thy  call, 

Their  sacred  stores  unlock ; 

Loud  in  the  desert,  sudden  streams 

Burst  living  from  the  rock. 
6  Gl 


69.  CHRIST. 

3  The  incense  of  the  spring  ascends 

Upon  the  morning  gale: 
Red  o'er  the  hill  the  roses  bloom, 
The  lilies  in  the  vale. 

4  Renewed,  the  earth  a  robe  of  light, 

A  robe  of  beauty  wears ; 
And  in  new  heavens  a  brighter  sun 
Leads  on  the  promised  years. 

5  Let  Israel  to  the  Prince  of  Peace 

Their  loud  hosannas  sing ; 
With  hallelujahs,  and  with  hymns, 
O  Zion,  hail  thy  King ! 


SUFFERINGS    AND     DEATH. 

()9  Christ's  Entrtj  into  Jerusalem.  7s  &  6s. 

Matt   xxi.  8.  15. 

1  Glory,  and  laud,  and  honour, 

To  thee,  Redeemer  King ! 
To  whom  the  lips  of  children 

Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 
Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou,  David's  royal  Son, 

Who  in  the  Lord's  name  comest, 

The  King  and  Blessed  One. 
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SUFFERINGS    AND    DEATH. 

2  The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  thee  on  high, 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 

Created,  make  reply. 
The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  thee  went; 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems, 

Before  thee  we  present. 

3  When  hastening  to  thy  passion, 

They  raised  their  hymns  of  praise 
Now  reigning  in  thy  glory, 

Our  melody  we  raise. 
Thou  didst  accept  their  praises; 

Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 

Thou  good  and  gracious  King ! 

4  Receive,  instead  of  palm-boughs, 

Our  victory  o'er  the  foe, 
That  in  the  Conqueror's  triumph 

This  strain  may  ever  flow: 
Glory,  and  laud,  and  honour, 

To  thee,  Redeemer  King ! 

To  whom  the  lips  of  children 

Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 
63    * 


70.  CHRIST. 

70  Geihsemane.  7s,  6  lines. 

Luke  xxii.  39—44. 

1  Many  woes  had  Christ  endured, 

Many  sore  temptations  met, 
Patient  and  to  pains  inured; 

But  the  sorest  trial  yet, 
Was  to  be  sustained  in  thee, 
Gloomy,  sad  Gethsemane ! 

2  Came  at  length  the  dreadful  night ; 

Vengeance,  with  its  iron  rod, 
Stood,  and  with  collected  might, 

Bruised  the  harmless  Lamb  of  God: 
See,  my  soul,  thy  Saviour  see 
Prostrate  in  Gethsemane ! 

3  Sins  against  a  holy  God, 

Sins  against  his  righteous  laws, 
Sins  against  his  love,  his  blood, 

Sins  against  his  name  and  cause — 
Sins  immense  as  is  the  sea ! 
Hide  me,  0  Gethsemane! 

4  Here's  my  claim,  and  here  alone : 

None  a  Saviour  more  can  need ; 
Deeds  of  righteousness  I've  none ; 

No :  not  one  good  work  to  plead : 

Not  a  glimpse  of  hope  for  me, 

Only  in  Gethsemane. 

64 


SUFFERINGS   AND    DEATH.  71. 

5  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  almighty  God  of  love, 
Hymned  by  all  the  heavenly  host, 

In  thy  shining  courts  above : 
We  adore  thee,  gracious  Three — 
Bless  thee  for  Gethsemane. 

71  The  Saviour's  Agony.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Great  High  Priest,  we  view  thee  stooping, 

"With  our  names  upon  thy  breast; 
In  the  garden,  groaning,  drooping, 
To  the  ground  in  horrors  pressed. 

2  Angels  see  with  sad  amazement, 

Their  Creator  suffer  thus ; 
Oh,  be  ours  deep  heart-abasement; 
Lord,  we  know  'twas  done  for  us. 

3  Now  into  that  garden  lead  us, 

There  to  see  thy  bloody  sweat, 
Though  thou  from  the  curse  hast  freed  us, 
We  the  cost  may  ne'er  forget. 

4  Be  thine  agonies  rehearsed 

By  the  Spirit  in  our  ears, 
Till  beholding  whom  we  pierce'd, 
Melt  our  hearts  in  grateful  tears. 

5  On  the  cross  thy  body  broken, 

Cancelled  every  legal  charge; 
6*  65 


72  CHRIST. 

Pleading  this  availing  token, 
Guilty  souls  are  set  at  large. 

6  Lord,  we  fain  would  trust  thee  solely, 
'Twas  for  us  thy  blood  was  spilt; 
Suffering  Saviour,  take  us  wholly, 
Take  and  make  us  what  thou  wilt. 


72  "Ee  reviled  not  again."  C.  M. 

1  What  grace,  0  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 

Around  thy  steps  below ; 
What  patient  love  was  seen  in  all 
Thy  life  and  death  of  woe. 

2  For,  ever  on  thy  burdened  heart 

A  weight  of  sorrow  hung  ; 
Yet  no  ungentle,  murmuring  word 
Escaped  thy  silent  tongue. 

3  Thy  foes  might  hate,  despise,  revile, 

Thy  friends  unfaithful  prove  ; 
Unwearied  in  forgiveness  still, 
Thy  heart  could  only  love. 

4  0,  give  us  hearts  to  love  like  thee ; 

Like  thee,  0  Lord,  to  grieve 

Far  more  for  others'  sins,  than  all 

The  wrongs  that  we  receive. 
66 


SUFFERINGS    AND    DEATH.  73. 

5  One  with  thyself,  may  every  eye, 
In  us,  thy  brethren,  see 
The  gentleness  and  grace  that  spring 
From  union,  Lord,  with  thee. 

73  "  0  Sacred  Head,  now  Wounded."  Ts  &  6s. 

1  0  sacred  Head,  now  wounded, 

With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down, 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns,  thine  only  crown  ; 
0  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now  was  thine ! 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 

2  What  thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered 

Was  all  for  sinners'  gain : 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  thine  the  deadly  pain. 
Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour  ! 

'Tis  I  deserve  thy  place ; 
Look  on  me  with  thy  favour, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  thy  grace. 

3  The  joy  can  ne'er  be  spoken 

Above  all  joys  beside, 
When  in  thy  body  broken 

I  thus  with  safety  hide. 
My  Lord  of  life,  desiring 

Thy  glory  now  to  see, 


73.  cinusT. 

Beside  thy  cross  expiring, 
I'd  breathe  "ray  soul  to  thee. 

4  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  this,  thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end ! 
0  make  me  thine  for  ever, 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never 

Outlive  my  love  to  thee. 

5  And  when  I  am  departing, 

0  part  not  thou  from  me : 
When  mortal  pangs  are  darting, 

Come,  Lord,  and  set  me  free  ! 
And  when  my  heart  must  languish 

Amidst  the  final  throe, 
Release  me  from  my  anguish 

By  thine  own  pain  and  woe. 

6  Be  near  when  I  am  dying, 

0  show  thy  cross  to  me : 
And  for  my  succour  flying, 

Come,  Lord,  and  set  me  free ! 
These  eyes  new  faith  receiving, 

From  Jesus  shall  not  move, 

For  he  who  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely,  through  thy  love. 
68 


SUFFERINGS   AND   DEATH.  74,  75. 

74:  "  H&  was  wounded  for  our  trangressions."  0.  JV1. 

Isa.  liii. 

1  0  Christ,  our  ever  blessed  Lord, 
•  For  man's  transgression  slain, 
We  thy  redeeming  love  record 

In  songs  of  thankful  strain. 

2  We  upward  lift  our  longing  eyes, 

And  muse  on  Calvary ; 

On  thy  mysterious  sacrifice, 

Thy  shame  and  agony. 

3  We  all  like  erring  sheep  have  strayed 

From  God  the  Father's  care ; 
The  guilt  of  all  on  thee  was  laid, 
Our  burden  thou  didst  bear. 

4  0  Christ,  be  thou  our  present  joy, 

Our  future  great  reward ; 
Our  only  glory  may  it  be, 
To  glory  in  the  Lord  ! 

5  0  may  we  through  thy  cross  and  pain, 

With  all  who  thee  adore, 
A  blessed  resurrection  gain, 
And  life  for  evermore  ! 

75  Christ's  Dying  Love.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

1  0  LOVE  divine,  what  hast  thou  done ! 

The  Lord  of  life  hath  died  for  me ; 
69 


76.  CHRIST. 

The  Father's  co-eternal  Son 

Bore  all  my  sins  upon  the  tree : 
Th'  incarnate  God  for  me  hath  died ; 
The  Lord,  my  Love,  was  crucified. 

2  Sinners,  behold,  as  ye  pass  by, 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  life  and  peace ; 
Come,  sinners,  see  your  Saviour  die, 

And  say,  was  ever  grief  like  his : 
Come,  feel  with  me  his  blood  applied ; 
The  Lord,  my  Love,  was  crucified ; — 

3  Was  crucified  for  you  and  me, 

To  bring  us,  rebels,  back  to  God  ; 
Salvation  now  for  us  is  free ; 

His  church  is  purchased  with  his  blood : 
Pardon  and  life  flow  from  his  side ; 
The  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified. 

4  Then  let  us  sit  beneath  his  cross, 

And  gladly  catch  the  healing  stream ; 
All  things  for  him  account  but  dross^ 

And  give  up  all  our  hearts  to  him ; 
Of  nothing  think  or  speak  beside — 
The  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified. 

76  Calvary.  C.  M. 

1  To  Calvary,  Lord,  in  spirit  now 
Our  weary  souls  repair ; 
To  dwell  upon  thy  dying  love, 
And  taste  its  sweetness  there. 


RESURRECTION   AND    ASCENSION.  77. 

2  Sweet  resting-place  of  every  heart 

That  feels  the  plague  of  sin, 
Yet  knows  the  deep  mysterious  joy 
Of  peace  with  God  within. 

3  There,  through  thine  hour  of  deepest  woe, 

Thy  suffering  spirit  passed ; 
Grace  there  its  wondrous  victory  gained, 
And  love  endured  its  last. 

4  Dear  suffering  Lamb,  thy  bleeding  wounds, 

With  cords  of  love  divine, 
Have  drawn  our  willing  hearts  to  thee, 
And  linked  our  life  with  thine. 

5  Thy  sympathies  and  hopes  are  ours ; 

Dear  Lord,  we  wait  to  see 
Creation,  all  below,  above, 
Redeemed  and  blest  by  thee. 


RESURRECTION     AND     ASCENSION. 

77  "  Thou  hast  led  Captivity  captive.'1  H.  M. 

Ps.  lxviii.  18. 

1  The  happy  morn  is  come  ; 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave, 
The  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb, 

Almighty  now  to  save  : 

Captivity  is  captive  led, 

For  Jesus  liveth,  who  was  dead. 
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78.  CHRIST. 

2  Who  now  accuseth  them, 

For  whom  the  Surety  died  ? 
Or  who  shall  those  condemn, 
Whom  God  hath  justified? 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
For  Jesus  liveth,  who  was  dead. 

3  The  ransom  Christ  hath  paid — 

The  glorious  work  is  done  ; 
On  him  our  help  is  laid, 

By  him  our  victory  won : 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
For  Jesus  liveth,  who  was  dead. 

4  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

The  resurrection,  thou ; 
All  hail,  incarnate  Lord  ! 

Before  thy  throne  we  bow  : 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
For  Jesus  liveth,  who  wTas  dead. 

78  "  The  Lord  is  Risen."  C.  M. 

1  Hark,  how  the  angels  sweetly  sing  ! 

Their  voices  fill  the  sky ; 
They  hail  their  great,  victorious  King, 
And  welcome  him  on  high. 

2  We'll  catch  the  note  of  lofty  praise  ; 

Their  joys,  0,  may  we  feel ; 

Our  thankful  song  with  them  we'll  raise, 

And  emulate  their  zeal. 
72 


RESURRECTION    AND    ASCENSION.  79. 

3  Come  then,  ye  saints,  and  grateful  sing 

Of  Christ,  our  risen  Lord ; 
Of  Christ,  the  everlasting  King  ; 
Of  Christ,  th'  incarnate  Word. 

4  Hail,  mighty  Saviour  !  thee  we  hail, 

High  on  thy  throne  above  ; 
Till  heart  and  flesh  together 'fail, 
We'll  sing  thy  matchless  love. 

4  y  Ascension  of  Christ.  IS. 

1  Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise, 
Ravished  from  our  wishful  eyes : 
Christ  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Re-ascends  his  native  heaven  : 
There  the  mighty  conqueror  waits, 
"Lift  your  heads  eternal  gates! 
Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene, 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in." 

2  Circled  round  with  angel  powers, 
Their  triumphant  Lord  and  ours, 
Conqueror  o'er  death,  hell,  and  sin, 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in : 

Him  though  highest  heaven  receives, 
Still  he  loves  the  earth  he  leaves, 
Though  returned  to  his  throne. 
Still  he  calls  mankind  his  own. 

3  See,  he  lifts  his  hands  above ; 

See,  he  shows  the  prints  of  love; 
7  73 


30.  CHRIST. 

Hark,  his  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessings  on  his  church  below: 
Still  for  us  he  intercedes, 
Prevalent  his  death  he  pleads ; 
Near  himself  prepares  our  place, 
Saviour  of  the  human  race. 
4  Ever  upward  may-  we  move, 
Wafted  on  the  wings  of  love ; 
Looking  when  our  Lord  shall  come, 
Longing,  panting  after  home. 
There  may  we  with  thee  remain 
Partners  of  thine  endless  reign ; 
There  thy  face  unclouded  see, 
Find  our  heaven  of  heavens  in  thee. 

SO  "  Thou  hast  Ascended  on  High."       8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  Come,  ye  saints,  draw  nigh  and  wonder, 

See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay ; 
He  has  burst  his  bands  asunder, 
He  has  borne  our  sins  away; 

Joyful  tidings ! 
Yes,  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day ! 

2  Jesus  triumphs ;  sing  ye  praises ; 

By  his  death  he  overcame ; 

Thus  the  Lord  his  glory  raises ; 

Thus  he  fills  his  foes  with  shame ; 

Sing  ye  praises ! 

Praises  to  the  victor's  name ! 
74 


REIGNING.  81. 

3  Jesus  triumphs:  countless  legions 

Come  from  heaven  to  meet  their  King ; 
Soon  in  yonder  blessed  regions 
We  shall  join  his  praise  to  sing; 

Songs  eternal 
Shall  through  heaven's  high  arches  ring. 


REIGNING. 

81  The  Saviour  Crowned.  8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  Look,  ye  saints ;  the  sight  is  glorious ; 

See  the  man  of  sorrows  now ; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow; 
Crown  him :  Crown  him  : 
Crowns  become  the  victor's  brow. 

2  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels  crown  him; 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings ; 
On  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him,    „ 
While  the  heavenly  concert  rings : 

Crown  him :  Crown  him : 
Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him, 

Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim; 

Saints  and  angels  bend  around  him, 

Own  his  title :  praise  his  name : 
75 


82. 


CHRIST. 


Crown  him :   Crown  him  : 
Spread  abroad  the  victor's  fame! 

-A  Hark,  those  bursts  of  acclamation ! 

Hark,  those  loud,  triumphant  chords ! 
Lamb  of  God,  our  strong  salvation, 
0,  what  joy  the  sight  affords ! 
Crown  him :  Crown  him  : 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 

82  "  To  Him  that  Sitteth  upon  the  Throne."     7s  & 

1  To  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour, 

My  soul  exulting  sings, 
Rejoicing  in  thy  favour, 

Almighty  King  of  kings ! 
I'll  celebrate  thy  glory, 

With  all  the  saints  above, 
And  tell  the  joyful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

2  Soon  as"  the  morn  with  roses 

Bedecks  the  dewy  east, 
And  when  the  sun  reposes 

Upon  the  ocean's  breast, 
My  voice  in  supplication, 

My  Saviour,  thou  shalt  hear : 

0,  grant  me  thy  salvation, 

And  to  my  soul  draw  near. 
76 


REIGNING.  83 

3  By  thee  through  life  supported, 

I  pass  the  dangerous  road, 
With  heavenly  hosts  escorted 

Up  to  their  bright  abode : 
There  cast  my  crown  before  thee, 

And,  all  my  conflicts  o'er, 
Unceasingly  adore  thee: 

What  would  an  angel  more? 

00  An  Ancient  Hymn.  C  M. 

1  We  sing  to  thee,  thou  Son  of  God, 

Thou  source  of  life  and  grace : 
We  praise  thee,  Son  of  Man,  whose  blood 
Redeemed  our  fallen  race! 

2  Thee  we  acknowledge  God  and  Lord, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain; 
Who  art  by  heaven  and  earth  adored, 
Worthy  o'er  both  to  reign ! 

3  To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud, 

Through  heaven's  extended  coasts: 
Hail,  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 
Of  glory  and  of  hosts ! 

4  The  prophets'  goodly  fellowship, 

Id  radiant  garments  dressed, 

Praise  thee,  thou  Son  of  God,  and  reap 

The  fulness  of  thy  rest. 
7*  77 


84. 


CHRIST. 


5  The  apostles'  glorious  company 

Thy  righteous  praise  proclaim ; 
The  martyred  army  glorify 
Thine  everlasting  name. 

6  Throughout  the  world  thy  churches  join 

To  call  on  thee,  their  Head, — 
Brightness  of  majesty  divine, 
Who  every  power  hast  made ! 

7  Among  their  number,  Lord,  we  love 

To  sing  thy  precious  blood : 
Reign  here,  and  in  the  worlds  above, 
Thou  holy  Lamb  of  God! 

84  Christ  Triumphant.  6s  &  4s. 

1  Rise,  glorious  Conqueror,  rise; 
Into  thy  native  skies, — 

Assume  thy  right : 
And  where  in  many  a  fold 
The  clouds  are  backward  rolled — 
Pass  through  those  gates  of  gold, 

And  reign  in  light ! 

2  Victor  o'er  death  and  hell! 
Cherubic  legions  swell 

The  radiant  train  : 

Praises  all  heaven  inspire ; 

Each  angel  sweeps  his  lyre, 

And  waves  his  wings  of  fire, — . 

Thou  Lamb  once  slain ! 
78 


REIGNING.  84. 


3  Enter,  Incarnate  God! — 
No  feet  but  thine,  have  trod 

The  serpent  down; 
Blow  the  full  trumpets,  blow ! 
Wider  yon  portals  throw ! 
Saviour  triumphant — go, 

And  take  thy  crown ! 

4  Lion  of  Judah — Hail ! 
And  let  thy  name  prevail 

From  age  to  age ; 
Lord  of  the  rolling  years ; — 
Claim  for  thine  own  the  spheres, 
For  thou  hast  bought  with  tears 

Thy  heritage ! 

5  Yet — who  are  those  behind, 
In  numbers  more  than  mind 

Can  count  or  say — 
Clothed  in  immortal  stoles, 
Illumining  the  poles — 
A  galaxy  of  souls, 

In  white  array? 

6  And  then  was  heard  afar 
Star  answering  to  star — 

Lo !  these  have  come, 
Followers  of  him,  who  gave 

79 


85.  CHRIST. 

His  life,  their  lives  to  save ; 
And  now  their  palms  they  wave, 
Brought  safely  home. 


00  Christ  Enthroned  and  Worshipped.         OS  &  7s. 

1  Hark  !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 

Sound  the  notes  of  praise  above; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love : 
See  he  sits  on  yonder  throne; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  gives  it  worth; 
Lord  of  life,  thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers  and  charms  thy  saints  on  earth: 
When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  for  ever; 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown: 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own ; 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 
•  Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

4  Saviour,  hasten  thine  appearing; 

Bring,  0,  bring  the  glorious  day, 
80 


REIGNING.  86. 

Wnen,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away : 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 
" Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 

86  Thanksgiving.  C.  M. 

1  Now  joyful  strains  we  lift  on  high, 

Amid  the  faithful  throng 

Of  those  who  Jesus  magnify, 

In  sweet  and  holy  song. 

2  We  render  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

Who  died  our  souls  to  save; 
Through  whom  to  heavenly  peace  restored, 
We  fear  no  more  the  grave. 

3  With  saints,  who  all  triumphantly 

In  paradise  record, 
O'er  sin  and  death,  the  victory, 
We  strike  the  silver  chord. 

4  With  angel-hosts  that  dwell  above, 

And  weave  their  golden  lays 
Around  the  throne  of  truth  and  love, 
We  glad  hosannas  raise. 

5  We  celebrate  the  glorious  name 

Of  earth's  Redeemer  King ; 
Our  tongues  aloud  his  power  proclaim, 

In  heart  his  grace  we  sing. 

81 


8T,  88.  christ. 

o7  Christ  Reig?iing.  L.  M. 

1  "What  love,  0  Lord,  was  that  which  led 
To  take  our  woes  upon  thy  head, 
And  pangs  and  cruel  death  to  bear, 
To  ransom  us  from  death's  despair ! 

2  To  thee  hell's  gate  gave  ready  way, 
Demanding  there  his  captive  prey : 
And  now,  in  pomp  and  victor's  pride, 
Thou  sittest  at  the  Father's  side. 

3  Let  very  mercy  move  thee  still 

To  spare  us,  conquering  all  our  ill ; 
And,  granting  what  we  ask,  on  high 
With  thine  own  face  to  satisfy. 

4  Be  thou  our  joy  and  thou  our  guard, 
Who  art  to  be  our  great  Reward : 
Our  glory  and  our  boast  in  thee 
For  ever  and  for  ever  be ! 

88  "  Worthy  the  Lamb:'  C.  M. 

1  Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 

Around  the  eternal  throne, 
Of  every  kindred,  clime,  and  land, 
A  multitude  unknown. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain," 

Cry  the  redeemed  above, 

"  Blessing  and  honour  to  obtain, 

And  everlasting  love." 
82 


REIGNIXG.  89. 

3  Then,  hallelujah  !  power  and  praise 
To  God  in  Christ  be  given ; 
May  all  who  now  this  anthem  raise, 
Renew  the  strain  in  heaven  ! 

89  "  The  King  of  Glory."  C.  M. 

1  Th'  eternal  gates  lift  up  their  heads, 

The  doors  are  opened  wide  ; 
The  King  of  glory  is  gone  up 
Unto  his  Father's  side. 

2  Thou  art  gone  in  before  us,  Lord, 

Thou  hast  prepared  a  place, 
That  we  may  be  where  now  thou  art, 
And  look  upon  thy  face. 

3  And  ever  on  thine  earthly  path 

A  gleam  of  glory  lies ; 
A  light  still  breaks  behind  the  cloud 
That  veils  thee  from  our  eyes. 

4  Lift  up  our  thoughts,  lift  up  our  songs, 

And  let  thy  grace  be  given, 
That,  while  we  linger  yet  below, 
Our  hearts  may  be  in  heaven ; — 

5  That,  where  thou  art  at  God's  right  hand, 

Our  hope,  our  love  may  be : 
Dwell  in  us  now,  that  we  may  dwell 
For  evermore  in  thee. 

83 


90,  91.  CHRIST. 

y(J  An  Ancient  Hymn.  JL.  M. 

1  0  Christ  !  our  King,  Creator,  Lord ! 
Saviour  of  all  who  trust  thy  word ! 
To  them  who  seek  thee  ever  near, 
Now  to  our  praises  bend  an  ear. 

2  In  thy  dear  cross  a  grace  is  found — 

It  flows  from  every  streaming  wound — 
Whose  power  our  inbred  sin  controls, 
Breaks  the  firm  bond,  and  frees  our  souls. 

3  Thou  didst  create  the  stars  of  night ; 
Yet  thou  hast  veiled  in  flesh  thy  light — 
Hast  deigned  a  mortal  form  to  wear, 

A  mortal's  painful  lot  to  bear. 

4  When  thou  didst  hang  upon  the  tree, 
The  quaking  earth  acknowledged  thee ; 
When  thou  didst  there  yield  up  thy  breath, 
The  world  grew  dark  as  shades  of  death. 

5  Now  in  the  Father's  glory  high, 
Great  Conqu'ror,  never  more  to  die, 
Us  by  thy  mighty  power  defend, 
And  reign  through  ages  without  end ! 

91  Hosanna  I  L.  M. 

1  Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord ! 

Hosanna  to  the  incarnate  Word ! 

To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 

Let  earth,  let  heaven,  hosanna  sing. 
84 


REIGNING.  92. 

2  Hosanna  Lord  !  thine  angels  cry, 
Hosanna  Lord  !  thy  saints  reply  ; 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around, 
The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound. 

3  0  Saviour,  with  protecting  care, 
Return  to  this  thy  house  of  prayer ; 
Assembled  in  thy  sacred  name, 
Where  we  thy  promised  blessing  claim. 

4  But  chiefest,  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal !  bid  thy  Spirit  rest, 

And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  thee. 

5  So  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 

When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  away, 
Thy  flock  redeemed  from  sin  and  stain, 
Hosanna  Lord  !  shall  sing  again. 

92  Praise  to  Christ.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Crown  his  head  with  endless  blessing, 

Who,  in  God  the  Father's  name, 
With  compassions  never  ceasing, 

Comes  salvation  to  proclaim. 
Hail,  ye  saints,  who  know  his  favour, 

Who  within  his  gates  are  found ; 

Hail,  ye  saints,  the  exalted  Saviour, 

Let  his  courts  with  praise  resound. 
8  85 


93.  CHRIST. 

2  Lo,  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee  ; 

Thee  our  Saviour !  thee  our  God ! 

From  his  throne  his  beams  of  glory- 
Shine  through  all  the  world  abroad. 

In  his  word  his  light  arises, 

Brightest  beams  of  truth  and  grace ; 

Bind,  0  bind  your  sacrifices, 

In  his  courts  your  offerings  place. 

3  Jesus,  thee  our  Saviour  hailing, 

Thee  our  God  in  praise  we  own ; 
Highest  honours,  never  failing, 

Rise  eternal  round  thy  throne ; 
Now,  ye -saints,  his  power  confessing, 

In  your  grateful  strains  adore  ; 
For  his  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Flows  and  flows  for  evermore. 

93  "  Made  perfect  through  Sufferings."  CM. 

1  The  head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns, 

Is  crowned  with  glory  now ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords, 

Is  his  by  sovereign  right ; 

The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 

And  heaven's  eternal  Light. 
86     8 


REIGNING.  94. 

3  The  joy  of  all  that  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  he  manifests  his  love, 
And  grants  his  name  to  know. 

4  To  them,  the  cross  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given ; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  him  above ; 
Their  profit  and  their  joy,  to  know 
The  mystery  of  his  love. 

6  The  cross  he  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  him ; 
His  people's  hope,  his  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 

94:        "  ^e  love  of  Christ,  which  passeth  knowledge."      L.  M. 

1  0  Love  divine,  to  guilty  men, 
Beyond  a  seraph's  thought  or  ken, 
That  God,  the  Son  of  God,  should  take 
Our  mortal  form  for  mortals'  sake  ! 

2  Nor  willed  he  only  to  appear  ; 
His  pleasure  was  to  tarry  here ; 

And,  God  and  man,  with  man  would  be 

The  space  of  thirty  years  and  three. 

87 


95.  CHRIST. 

3  For  us  baptized,  for  us  he  bore 
His  holy  fast,  and  hungered  sore, 
For  us  temptations  sharp  he  knew, 
For  us  the  tempter  overthrew. 

4  For  us  he  preaches  and  he  prays, 
Would  do  all  things,  would  try  all  ways ; 
By  words,  and  signs,  and  actions,  thus 
Still  seeking  not  himself,  but  us. 

5  For  us  to  wicked  men  betrayed, 

Scourged,  mocked,  in  crown  of  thorns  arrayed, 
For  us  he  bore  the  cross's  death, 
For  us  at  length  gave  up  his  breath. 

6  For  us  he  rose  from  death  again, 
For  us  he  went  on  high  to  reign, 
For  us  he  sent  his  Spirit  here, 

To  guide,  to  strengthen,  and  to  cheer. 

7  All  honour,  laud,  and  glory  be, 
0  Jesus,  Virgin-born,  to  Thee  ! 
All  glory,  as  is  ever  meet, 

To  Father  and  to  Paraclete. 

CHARACTER    AND     OFFICES. 
95  The  Star   of  Bethlehem.  L.  M. 

1  When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 


CHARACTER    AND    OFFICES.  96. 

One  star  alone  of  all  the  train, 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem; 
But  one  alone,  the  Saviour,  speaks : 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode: 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark ; 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 
The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze ; 

Death-struck,  1  ceased  the  tide  to  stem; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose ! 
It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease ; 
And  through  the  storm,  and  danger's  thrall. 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore, 

The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem ! 

96  Our  Light.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 

Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
8*  89 


9T.  CHRIST. 

Rise  on  us,  thyself  revealing, 

Rise  and  chase  the  clouds  beneath. 

2  Thou,  of  heaven  and  earth  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise; 
Scatter  all  the  night  of  nature ; 
Pour  the  day  upon  our  eyes. 

3  Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing ; 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart^ 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 
Every  poor,  benighted  heart. 

4  By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Every  burdened  soul  release  ; 
Every  weary,  wandering  spirit, 
Guide  into  thy  perfect  peace. 

97  The  Light  of  the  World.  L.  M. 

1  0  Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light, 
Illumine  those  who  sit  in  night, 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  thy  voice, 
And  in  thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

2  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wanderers  from  thy  fold, 
Unite  those  now  who  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 

3  So  they  with  us  may  evermore 

Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore, 
90 


CHARACTER    AND    OFFICES.  98. 

And  endless  praise  to  thee  be  given, 
By  all  thy  church  in  earth  and  heaven. 


98  The  Good  Shepherd.  11 S. 

Psa.  xxiii. 

1  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know ; 

I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe-folded  I  rest ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow, 
Restores  me  when  wandering,  redeems  when 
opprest. 

2  Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death  though 

I  stray, 
Since  thou  art  my  guardian  no  evil  I  fear ; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  thy  staif  be  my  stay ; 
No  harm  can  befall,  with  my  Comforter  near. 

3  In  the  midst  of  affliction  my  table  is  spread ; 

With  blessings  unmeasured   my  cup  runneth 
o'er; 
With  perfume  and  oil,  thou  anointest  my  head; 
0,  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  Providence  more? 

4  Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God, 

Still  follow  my  steps,  till  I  meet  thee  alcove: 

I  seek,  by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod 

Through  the  land  of  thoir  sojourn,  thy  kingdom 

of  love. 

91 


99,  100.  CHRIST. 

99  "  Th£  Lord  our  Righteousness."  L.  M. 

1  jESUS,thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  .these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dus£  of  earth  I  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies ; 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 
"  Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

3  Lord,  I  believe  thy  precious  blood, 
Which  at  the  mercy-seat  of  God 
For  ever  doth  for  sinners  plead, 
For  me,  e'en  for  my  soul  was  shed. 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years ; 
~No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

5  0,  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice, 
Now  bid  thy  banished  ones  rejoice; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord  our  Righteousness ! 

100  Our  Days-man.  L.  M. 

Job  ix.  33. 

1  Though  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean, 

In  water  of  the  driven  snow, 
92 


CHARACTER    ANI>    OFFICES.  101, 

My  soul  would  yet  its  spot  retain, 
And  sink  in  conscious  guilt  and  woe. 

2  The  Spirit,  in  his  power  divine, 

Would  cast  my  vaunting  soul  to  earth, 
-Expose  .the  foulness  of  its  sin, 

And  show  the  vileness  of  its  worth. 

3  Ah,  not  like  erring  man  is  God, 

That  men  to  answer  him  should  dare ; 
Condemned,  and  into  silence  awed, 
They  helpless  stand  before  his  bar. 

4  There  must  a  Mediator  plead, 

Who  God  and  man  may  both  embrace, 
With  God  for  man  to  intercede, 

And  offer  man  the  purchased  grace. 

5  And  lo,  the  Son  of  God  is  slain, 

To  be  this  Mediator  crowned : 
In  him,  my  soul,  be  cleansed  from  stain, 
In  him  thy  righteousness  be  found. 

101  Our  Rest.  L.  M. 

1  Lord  Jesus,  who  our  souls  to  save, 
Did'st  rest  and  slumber  in  the  grave, 
Now  grant  us  all  in  thee  to  rest, 
And  here  to  live  as  seems  thee  best. 

2  Give  us  the  strength,  the  dauntless  faith, 

That  thou  hast  purchased  with  thy  death, 
93 


102.  CHRIST. 

And  lead  us  to  that  glorious  place, 
Where  we  shall  see  the  Father's  face. 

3  0  Lamb  of  God,  who  once  wast  slain, 
We  thank  thee  for  that  bitter  pain : 
Let  us  partake  thy  death,  that  we 
May  enter  into  life  with  thee. 

102  The  Living  Stone.  H.  M. 

1  Pet.  ii.  4,  5. 

1  With  ecstasy  of  joy 
Extol  his  glorious  name, 
Who  raised  the  spacious  earth, 
And  raised  our  ruined  frame ; 

He  built  the  church 
Who  built  the  sky, 
Shout  and  exalt 
His  honours  high. 

2  See  the  foundation  laid 
By  power  and  love  divine; 
Jesus,  his  first-born  Son, 
How  bright  his  glories  shine ! 

How  he  descends ! 
In  dust  he  lies, 
That  from  his  tomb 
A  church  might  rise. 

3  But  he  for  ever  lives, 

Nor  for  himself  alone ; 
U 


CHARACTER   AND   OFFICES.  103. 

Each  saint  new  light  derives 
From  this  mysterious  stone ; 

His  influence  darts 

Through  every  soul, 

And  in  one  house 

Unites  the  whole. 

4  To  him  with  joy  we  move  ; 
In  him  cemented  stand; 
The  living  temple  grows, 

And  owns  the  Founder's  hand; 
That  structure,  Lord, 
Still  higher  raise, 
Louder  to  sound 
Its  Builder's  praise. 

5  Descend  and  shed  abroad 
The  tokens  of  thy  grace, 
And  with  more  radiant  beams 
Let  glory  fill  the  place ; 

Our  joyful  souls 
Shall  prostrate  fall, 
And  own,  our  God 
Is  all  in  all. 

10o        "  ^«  Same  yesterday ,  to-day,  and  for  ever."        L.  M. 

Heb.  xiii.  8. 

1  With  transport,  Lord,  our  souls  proclaim 

The  immortal  honours  of  thy  name : 
95 


1  0  1 .  CHRIST. 

Assembled  round  our  Saviour's  throne, 
We  make  his  ceaseless  glories  known. 

2  Through  all  the  circling  ages,  he 

The  same  hath  been,  the  same  shall  be ; 
Immortal  radiance  gilds  his  head, 
'While  stars  and  suns  wax  old  and  fade. 

3  The  same  his  power  his  flock  to  guard : 
The  same  his  bounty  to  reward ; 

The  same  his  faithfulness  and  love 
To  saints  on  earth,  and  saints  above. 

4  Let  nature  change,  and  sink,  and  die ; 
Jesus  shall  raise  his  chosen  high, 
And  fix  them  near  his  stable  throne, 
In  glory  changeless  as  his  own. 

104  "  The  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life:'  7s. 

1  Holy  Jesus,  Saviour  blest, 
"When  by  passion  strong  possest, 
Through  this  world  of  sin  we  stray, 
Thou  to  guide  us  art  the  Way. 

2  Holy  Jesus,  when  with  night, 
Error  blinds  our  clouded  sight, 
Lest  to  idol-gods  we  bow, 
Saviour,  then  the  Truth  art  thou. 

3  Holy  Jesus,  when  our  power 

Fails  us  in  temptation's  hour, 
96 


CHARACTER   AXD   OFFICES.  105. 

All  unequal  to  the  strife, 
Thou  to  aid  us  art  the  Life. 

4  Who  would  reach  the  heavenly  home, 
Who  would  to  the  Father  come, 
Who  the  Father's  presence  see, 
Jesus,  he  must  come  by  thee. 

5  Channel  of  the  Father's  grace, 
Image  of  the  Father's  face, 
Saviour  bless'd,  incarnate  Son, 
With  the  Father  thou  art  one. 

105  "  The  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Lifer  C.  M. 

1  Thou  art  the  Way :  to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek,. 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth :  thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  can'st  instruct  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life :  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm  ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life : 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
9  97 


106,  107.  CHRIST. 

That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

106  Christ  holding  the  Keys.  L.  M. 

1  Hail  to  the  Prince  of  life  and  peace, 

Who  holds  the  keys  of  death  and  hell ! 
The  spacious  world  unseen  is  his, 

And  sovereign  power  becomes  him  well. 

2  In  shame  and  torment  once  he  died ; 

But  now  he  lives  for  evermore : 
Bow  down,  ye  saints,  around  his  seat, 
And  all  ye  angel  bands,  adore. 

3  Worthy  thy  hand  to  hold  the  keys, 

Guided  by  wisdom,  and  by  love ; 
Worthy  to  rule  o'er  mortal  life, 

O'er  worlds  below,  and  worlds  above. 

4  For  ever  reign,  victorious  King  : 

Wide  through  the  earth  thy  name  be  known ; 
And  call  my  longing  soul  to  sing 
Sublimer  anthems  near  thy  throne. 

107  Christ  Precious.  C.  M. 

1  How  precious  is  that  Saviour's  name, 
Who  for  our  sins  hath  died ; 
0  may  our  lips,  our  lives  proclaim 
Thee,  Jesus,  crucified. 

-    98 


CHARACTER   AND    OFFICES.  108. 

2  By  us,  in  all  our  works  and  ways, 

Where'er  our  feet  abide ; 
By  faith,  hope,  love,  by  prayer  and  praise, 
Be  Jesus  magnified. 

3  Lord,  daily  from  our  hearts  erase 

All  error,  guilt,  and  pride, 

Till  we  are  perfected  in  grace, 

Through  Jesus  sanctified. 

4  Robed  with  Christ's  perfect  righteousness, 

Our  sins  all  cast  aside ; 
Our  souls  shall  be  in  this  pure  dress 
By  Jesus  beautified. 

5  And  we,  when  gained  that  heavenly  rest, 

Which  God  will  sure  provide ; 
Shall  be  with  saints  and  angels  blest, 
With  Jesus  glorified. 

108  Fountain  of  Grace.  L.  M. 

1  Fountain  of  grace,  rich,  full,  and  free, 
What  need  I,  that  is  not  in  thee : 

Full  pardon,  strength  to  meet  the  day, 
And  peace  which  none  can  take  away. 

2  Doth  sickness  fill  my  heart  with  fear, 

'Tis  sweet  to  know  that  thou  art  near ; 

Am  I  with  dread  of  justice  tried, 

'Tis  sweet  to  know  that  Christ  hath  died. 
99 


109.  CHRIST. 

3  In  life,  thy  promises  of  aid 
Forbid  my  heart  to  be  afraid ; 

In  death,  peace  gently  veils  the  eyes, — 
Christ  rose,  and  I  shall  surely  rise. 

4  0,  all-sufficient  Saviour,  be 
This  all-sufficiency  to  me : 

Nor  pain,  nor  sin,  nor  death  can  harm 
The  weakest  shielded  by  thine  arm. 

109  Christ  All  in  All.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

Col.  in.  11. 

1  Thou  hidden  Source  of  calm  repose, 

Thou  all-sufficient  Love  divine, 
My  help  and  refuge  from  my  foes, 

Secure  I  am  while  thou  art  mine : 
And  lo  !  from  sin,  and  grief,  and  shame, 
I  hide  me,  Jesus,  in  thy  name. 

2  Thy  mighty  name  salvation  is, 

And  keeps  my  happy  soul  above : 
Comfort  it  brings,  and  power,  and  peace, 

And  joy,  and  everlasting  love  : 
To  me,  with  thy  great  name,  are  given 
Pardon,  and  holiness,  and  heaven. 

3  Jesus,  my  all  in  all  thou  art ; 

My  rest  in  toil,  my  ease  in  pain ; 

The  medicine  of  my  broken  heart ; 

In  war,  my  peace ;  in  loss,  my  gain  ; 
100 


THE    HOLY   SPIRIT.  110. 

My  smile  beneath  the  tyrant's  frown ; 
In  shame,  my  glory  and  my  crown  : 

4  In  want,  my  plentiful  supply  ; 

In  weakness,  my  almighty  power ; 
In  bonds,  my  perfect  liberty ; 

My  light,  in  Satan's  darkest  hour ; 
In  grief,  my  joy  unspeakable  ; 
My  life  in  death,  my  all  in  all. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

HO  "  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Comer  C.  M. 

1  Spirit  Divine !  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power : 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come! 

2  Come  as  the  light :  to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe ; 
And  lead  us  in  those  paths  of  life 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts, 

Like  sacrificial  flame : 

Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering  be 

To  our  Redeemer's  name. 
9*  101 


111.  THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

4  Come  as  the  dew,  and  sweetly  bless 

This  consecrated  hour ; 
May  barrenness  rejoice  to  own 
Thy  fertilizing  power. 

5  Come  as  the  wind,  with  rushing  scund, 

With  Pentecostal  grace  ; 
And  make  the  great  salvation  known, 
Wide  as  the  human  race. 

6  Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  j)ower : 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  cornel 

111  The  Descent  of  the  Spirit.  S.  M, 

1  Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 

In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
Descend  in  all  thy  power. 

2  We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

3  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 

One  soul,  one  feeling,  breathe. 

102 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT.  112 

4  The  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above; 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

5  Spirit  of  light,  explore, 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 

6  Spirit  of  truth,  be  thou 

In  life  and  death  our  guide; 
0  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 
May  we  be  sanctified. 

112  To  the  Holy  Spirit.  L.  M. 

1  Creator  Spirit,  by  whose  aid 

The  world's  foundations  first  were  laid, 
Come,  visit  every  waiting  mind ; 
Come,  pour  thy  joys  on  human  kind. 

2  Thrice  holy  fount,  thrice  holy  fire, 
Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire; 
Come,  and  thy  sacred  unction  bring 
To  sanctify  us,  while  we  sing. 

3  0  Source  of  uncreated  light, 
The  Father's  promised  Paraclete, 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 
And  make  us  temples  worthy  thee ! 


113.  THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

4  Our  frailties  help,  our  vice  control, 
Subdue  the  senses  to  the  soul ; 

And  when  rebellious  they  are  grown. 
Then  lay  thy  hand  and  hold  them  down. 

5  Chase  from  our  mind  th'  infernal  foe, 
And  peace,  the  fruit  of  love  bestow ; 
And  lest  our  feet  should  step  astray, 
Protect  and  guide  us  in  the  way. 

6  Make  us  eternal  truths  receive, 
And  practise  all  that  we  believe ; 
Give  us  thyself,  that  we  may  see 
The  Father  and  the  Son,  by  thee. 

113  Tl-te  Gift  of  the  Spirit.  C.  M. 

1  Enthroned  on  high,  Almighty  Lord, 

The  Holy  Ghost  send  down ; 
Fulfil  in  us  thy  faithful  word, 
And  all  thy  mercies  crown. 

2  Though  on  our  heads  no  tongues  of  fire 

Their  wondrous  powers  impart, 
Grant,  Saviour,  what  we  more  desire, 
Thy  Spirit  in  our  heart. 

3  Spirit  of  life,  and  light,  and  love, 

Thy  heavenly  influence  give; 

Quicken  our  souls,  our  guilt  remove, 

That  we  in  Christ  may  live. 
104 


THE   HOLY    SPIRIT.  114. 

4  To  our  benighted  minds  reveal 

The  glories  of  his  grace,     „ 
And  bring  us  where  no  clouds  conceal 
The  brightness  of  his  face. 

5  His  love  within  us  shed  abroad, 

Life's  ever-springing  well; 
Till  God  in  us,  and  we  in  God, 
In  love  eternal  dwell. 


114:  Invocation.  7St 

1  Spirit,  poured  on  Pentecost, 
Comforter  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Resting  on  the  eternal  Son, 
Holy,  uncreated  One! 
Breath  of  life,  thine  aid  impart, 
Waken  every  slumbering  heart, 
Every  grovelling  soul  refine, 
With  thy  power  and  grace  divine. 

2  Sanctifier,  seal  our  hearts 

With  the  truth  thy  word  imparts ; 

Sacred  truths  and  themes  instil, 

And  thy  pleasure  all  fulfil; 

There  let  Christ  replace  his  throne, 

And  possess  us  for  his  own, 

Till  our  bodies  all  shall  be 

Temples  to  thy  Deity. 

105 


115,  116.  THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

3  Everlasting  Spirit,  come, 
Teach  us  life's  imperfect  sum; 
All  on  earth  is  dark  and  drear 
Changeful  as  the  changing  year; 
Raise  our  souls  from  things  of  earth, 
Subjects  of  a  better  birth, 
And  our  song  shall  be  of  thee, 
Through  a  blest  eternity. 

115  The  Spirit's  Guidance.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  0  Creator  Spirit  blest ! 
And  in  our  souls  take  up  thy  rest; 
Come,  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid, 
To  fill  the  hearts  which  thou  hast  made. 

2  Kindle  our  senses  from  above, 

And  make  our  hearts  o'erflow  with  love; 
With  patience  firm,  and  virtue  high, 
The  weakness  of  our  flesh  supply. 

3  Far  from  us  drive  the  foe  we  dread, 
And  grant  us  thy  true  peace  instead ; 
So  shall  we  not,  with  thee  for  guide, 
Turn  from  the  path  of  life  aside. 

1 1  (}  "  Holy  Spirit,  all  Divine: '  7s. 

1  Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine : 

106 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT.  ]  17. 

Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
Long  hath  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  Divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne ; 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone ! 

117  Invocation.  C.  M. 

1  Spirit  of  holiness,  descend, 

Thy  people  wait  for  thee ; 
Thine  ear  in  kind  compassion  lend, 
Let  us  thy  mercy  see . 

2  Behold  thy  weary  churches  wait, 

With  wishful,  longing  eyes — 

Let  us  no  more  lie  desolate ; 

0,  bid  thy  light  arise. 
107 


118.  THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

3  Thy  light,  that  on  our  souls  hath  shoner 

Leads  us  in  hope  to  thee; 
Let  us  not  feel  its  rajs  alone — 
Alone  thy  people  be : 

4  0,  bring  our  dearest  friends  to  God; 

Remember  those  we  love ; 
Fit  them,  on  earth,  for  thine  abode, 
Fit  them  for  joys  above. 

5  Spirit  of  holiness,  'tis  thine 

To  hear  our  feeble  prayer ; 
Come,  for  we  wait  thy  power  divine, 
Let  us  thy  mercy  share. 

118  "It  w  God  which  Worketh  in  you.'"  S.  M. 

Phil.  ii.  12, 13. 

1  Heirs  of  unending  life, 

While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
0  let  us  our  salvation  work, 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts, 

With  might  before  unknown ; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 

His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 

His  be  the  glory  too. 
108 


THE    HOLY    SPIRIT.  119. 

119  .  Prayer  for  the  Holy  Spirit.  H.  M. 

1  0  THOU  that  nearest  prayer, 

Attend  our  humble  cry ; 
And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessing  from  on  high  : 
"We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word ; 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord. 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry ; 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  varied  wants  supply, 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father  thou, 

We,  children  of  thy  grace — 
0,  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend,  and  fill  the  place  : 
That  all  may  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

4  And  send  thy  Spirit  down 

On  all  the  nations,  Lord, 
With  great  success  to  crown 

The  preaching  of  thy  word, 
Till  heathen  lands  shall  own  thy  sway, 
And  cast  their  idol  gods  away. 

5  Then  shall  thy  kingdom  come 

Among  our  fallen  race, 
10  109 


120,  121.  THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

And  the  whole  earth  become 
The  temple  of  thy  grace, 
Whence  pure  devotion  shall  ascend, 
And  songs  of  praise,  till  time  shall  end. 

120  The  Sanctifier.  C.  M. 

1  Eternal  Spirit,  God  of  truth, 

Our  contrite  hearts  inspire  ; 
Revive  the  flame  of  heavenly  love, 
And  feed  the  pure  desire. 

2  'Tis  thine  to  soothe  the  sorrowing  mind, 

With  guilt  and  fear  oppressed ; 
'Tis  thine  to  bid  the  dying  live, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

3  Subdue  the  power  of  every  sin, 

Whate'er  that  sin  may  be, 
That  we,  with  humble,  holy  heart, 
May  worship  only  thee. 

4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  bear 

That  we  are  sons  of  God, 
Redeemed  from  sin,  from  death  and  hell, 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

121  The  Return  of  the  Spirit  implored.  Jj.  M. 

1  For  ever  shall  my  fainting  soul 

0  God,  thy  just  displeasure  mourn  ; 
HO 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT.  122. 

Thy  grieved  Spirit  long  withdrawn, 
Will  he  no  more  to  me  return  ? 

2  Once  I  enjoyed,  (0  happy  time,) 

The  heartfelt  visits  of  his  grace ; 
Nor  can  a  thousand  varying  scenes 
The  sweet  remembrance  quite  efface. 

3  When  justice  waved  his  dreadful  sword, 

And  guilt  and  fear  my  soul  opprest, 
He  sprinkled  o'er  a  Saviour's  blood, 
And  whispered  pardon  to  my  breast. 

4  Great  Source  of  light  .and  peace,  return, 

Nor  let  me  mourn  and  sigh  in  vain ; 
Come,  re-possess  this  longing  heart, 
With  all  the  graces  of  thy  train. 

5  This  temple,  hallowed  by  thine  hand, 

Once  more  be  with  thy  presence  blest ; 
Here  be  thy  grace  anew  displayed, 
And  this  thy  everlasting  rest. 

\2i2i  Sabbath  Morning.  IS. 

1  Heavenly  Spirit !  may  each  heart 

Through  these  sacred  hours  be  thine ; 
May  we  from  the  world  depart, 
Breathing  after  things  divine. 

2  Lead  us  forth  with  joy  and  peace, 

To  thy  temple,  in  thy  ways ; 
111 


1_23.  THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

And  when  this  sweet  day  shall  cease, 
May  its  sun  go  down  with  praise. 

3  May  thy  ministers  declare 

All  thy  word  of  truth  with  power, 
Till  the  sinner  bend  in  prayer, 
Conquered  in  that  mighty  hour. 

4  So  may  we,  who  worship  here, 

Profit  by  thy  word  to-day; 
And  more  love  and  peace  and  fear 
Carry  from  thy  house  away. 

j  23  The  Spirit's  Teaching. 

1  Come,  blessed  Spirit,  Source  of  light, 

Whose  power  and  grace  are  unconfined, 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night, 
The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes  display 

The  glorious  truth  thy  words  reveal ; 
Cause  me  to  run  the  heavenly  way  ; 
Make  me  delight  to  do  thy  will. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know 

The  wonders  of  redeeming  love, 
The  vanity  of  things  below, 

And  excellence  of  things  above. 
4  While  through  these  dubious  paths  I  stray, 
Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad; 


L.M, 


THE    HOLY    SPIRIT.  124,  125. 

0,  show  the  dangers  of  the  way, 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 

124  The  Spirit  Creating  all  Things  New.  C.  M. 

1  Spirit  of  power  and  might,  behold 

-  A  world  by  sin  destroyed ; 
Creator-Spirit,  as  of  old, 
Move  on  the  formless  void. 

2  Give  thou  the  word : — that  healing  sound 

Shall  quell  the  deadly  strife, 
And  earth  again,  like  Eden  crowned, 
Bring  forth  the  Tree  of  Life. 

3  If  sang  the  morning  stars  for  joy, 

When  nature  rose  to  view, 
What  strains  will  angel-harps  employ, 
When  thou  shalt  all  renew ! 

4  And  if  the  sons  of  God  rejoice 

To  hear  a  Saviour's  name, 
How  will  the  ransomed  raise  their  voice, 
To  whom  that  Saviour  came  ! 

5  So  every  kindred,  tongue,  and  tribe, 

Assembling  round  the  throne, 
Thy  new  creation  shall  ascribe 
To  sovereign  love  alone. 

\_JjO  "  I  will  pour  out  my  Spirit."  C.  M. 

Joel  ii.  28. 

1  Thy  Spirit  pour,  0  gracious  Lord, 

On  all  assembled  here ; 
10*  113 


126.  REPENTANCE. 

Let  us  receive  the  ingrafted  word 
With  meekness  and  with  fear. 

2  By  faith  in  thee,  the  soul  receives 

New  life,  though  dead  before ; 
And  he  who  in  thy  name  believes, 
Shall  live,  to  die  no  more. 

3  Preserve  the  power  of  faith  alive 

In  those  who  love  thy  name; 

For  sin  and  Satan  daily  strive 

To  quench  the  sacred  flame. 

4  Thy  grace  and  mercy  first  prevailed 

From  death  to  set  us  free ; 
And,  often  since,  our  life  had  failed, 
Unless  renewed  by  thee. 

5  To  thee  we  look  ;  to  thee  we  bow ; 

To  thee  for  help  we  call ; 

Our  life,  our  resurrection,  thou, 

Our  hope,  our  joy,  our  all. 


REPENTANCE. 

126  Contrition.  L.  C.  M. 

1  I  look  to  thee,  0  Lord,  alone, 

And  low  beneath  thy  gracious  throne, 

Pour  out  my  ardent  prayer : 
114 


REPENTANCE.  127. 

Pardon  my  sin,  my  soul  reprieve: 
No  hand  but  thine  can  now  relieve, 
Or  save  me  from  despair. 

2  My  trembling  spirit,  filled  with  awe, 
Beholds  the  terrors  of  thy  law, 

And  bows  itself  in  dust : 
Thou,  Lord,  art  righteous,  just,  and  good : 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  blood; 

Thou  art  my  only  trust. 

3  Guilty,  before  thy  bar  I  plead ; 
Guilty  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 

Wholly  defiled  by  sin ; 
0,  heal  the  leprosy  of  soul ! 
One  pardoning  word  can  make  me  whole, 

And  bid  my  heart  be  clean. 


\2ii  Pleading  for  Mercy.  b.  M. 

1  Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, 

As  thou  wert  ever  kind ; 
Let  me,  oppressed  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  pardon  find. 

2  Against  thee,  Lord,  alone, 

And  only  in  thy  sight, 

Have  I  transgressed :  and,  though  condemned, 

Must  own  thy  judgments  right. 
115 


128.  REPENTANT.. 

3  Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 

Nor  me  in  anger  view : 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean, 
An  upright  mind  renew. 

4  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 

Nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight, 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  take 
His  everlasting  flight. 

5  The  joy  thy  favour  gives, 

Let  me  again  obtain. 
And  thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
My  fainting  soul  sustain. 

128  Depth  of  Mercy.  7§. 

1  Depth  of  mercy,  can  there  be 
Mercy  still,  0  Lord,  in  thee? 
Canst  thou  still  thy  wrath  forbear, 
And  the  chief  of  sinners  spare? 

2  We  have  long  withstood  thy  grace; 
Long  provoked  thee  to  thy  face ; 
"Would  not  hear  thy  gracious  calls ; 
Grieved  thee  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Jesus,  answer  from  above : 

Is  not  all  thy  nature  love  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  our  crimes  forget  ? 

Lo,  we  fall  before  thy  feet. 
116 


REPENTANCE.  129. 

4  Lord,  incline  us  to  repent ! 
Help  us  now  our  fall  lament; 
Deeply  our  revolt  deplore; 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

129  "  Remember  Me  !"  CM. 

1  Jesus,  Thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend; 

As  such  I  look  to  thee ; 
Now  in  the  fulness  of  thy  love, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace — 

Remember  Calvary; 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And,  then,  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God, 

1  yield  myself  to  thee ; 

While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  Lord,  I  am  guilty — I  am  vile, 

But  thy  salvation's  free ; 
Then,  in  thine  all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  And,  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

When  creature-helps  all  flee, 

Then,  0  my  dear  Redeemer-God, 

I  pray,  remember  me. 
117 


130.  REPENTANCE. 

130  Praying  for  Repentance.  S.  Mt 

1  0  that  I  could  repent, 

With  all  my  idols  part ; 
And  to  thy  gracious  eye  present 
An  humble,  contrite  heart: — 

2  A  heart  with  grief  oppressed, 

For  having  grieved  my  God; 

A  troubled  heart,  that  cannot  rest 

Till  sprinkled  with  thy  blood. 

3  Jesus,  on  me  bestow 

The  penitent  desire; 
With  true  sincerity  of  woe 
My  aching  breast  inspire. 

4  With  softening  pity  look, 

And  melt  my  hardness  down ; 
Strike  with  thy  love's  resistless  stroke, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone. 

5  Saviour,  and  Prince  of  Peace, 

The  double  grace  bestow ; 
Unloose  the  bands  of  wickedness, 
And  let  the  captive  go. 

6  Grant  me  my  sins  to  feel, 

And  then  the  load  remove ; 
Wound,  and  pour  in,  my  wounds  to  heal, 
The  balm  of  pardoning  love. 

118 


REPENTANCE.  131,  132, 

131  Conflict  between  the  Flesh  and  the  Spirit.  L.  M. 

1  How  sad  and  dreadful  is  my  state ! 
The  very  thing  I  do,  I  hate; 
When  I  to  God  draw  near  in  prayer, 
I  feel  the  conflict  even  there. 

2  I  mourn,  because  I  cannot  mourn, 
I  hate  my  sin,  yet  cannot  turn; 

I  grieve,  because  I  cannot  grieve, 
I  hear  the  truth,  but  can't  believe. 

3  Thy  blood,  dear  Lord,  which  thou  hast  spilt. 
Can  make  this  rocky  heart  to  melt ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  clean  within, 
Thy  blood  can  pardon  all  my  sin. 

4  'Tis  on  the  atonement  of  that  blood, 
I  now  approach  to  thee,  my  God ; 
This  is  my  hope,  this  is  my  claim, 
Jesus  has  died  and  washed  me  clean. 

5  On  this  rich  blood  my  faith  is  found, 
And  on  this  hope  I  fix  my  ground ; 
Soon  shall  I  reach  the  eternal  shore, 
Where  doubts  and  fears  prevail  no  more. 

132  Litany.  7s. 

1  Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  thee 

Low  we  bow  the  adoring  knee, 
119 


133.  REPENTANCE. 

When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes, — 
0,  by  all  the  pains  and  woe, 
Suffered  once  for  man  below. 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany ! 

2  By  thy  hour  of  dire  despair, 
By  thy  agony  of  prayer, 

By  the  .cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn, 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice, 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany ! 

3  By  the  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone, 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God; 

0,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty  re-ascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  litany! 

133  Seeking  Rest.  S.  M. 

1    0,  WHITHER  Should  I  gO, 

Burdened,  and  sick,  and  faint? 
120 


REPENTANCE.  134. 

To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint? 

2  My  Saviour  bids  me  come, 

Ah,  why  do  I  delay? 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay. 

3  What  worldly  tie  must  break  ? 

What  idol  yet  depart, 
Which  will  not  let  the  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart  ? 

4  Jesus,  the  hind'rance  show, 

Which  I  have  feared  to  see ; 
And  let  me  now  consent  to  know 
What  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 

5  0,  break  the  fatal  chain, 

And  all  my  bonds  remove ; 
Nor  let  one  bosom  sin  remain, 
To  keep  me  from  thy  love. 

Lo4z  Mercy  Implored.  S.  M. 

1  Thou  Lord  of  all  above, 

And  all  below  the  sky, 
Before  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 
And  for  thy  mercy  cry. 

2  Forgive  my  follies  past, 

The  crimes  which  I  have  done  ; 
11  121 


135.  REPENTANCE. 

0,  bid  a  contrite  sinner  live, 
Through  thy  incarnate  Son. 

3  Guilt,  like  a  heavy  load, 

Upon  my  conscience  lies  ; 
To  thee  I  make  my  sorrows  known, 
And  lift  my  weeping  eyes. 

4  The  burden  which  I  feel, 

Thou  only  can'st  remove  ; 
Display,  0  Lord,  thy  pardoning  grace, 
And  thy  unbounded  love. 

5  One  gracious  look  of  thine 

Will  ease  my  troubled  breast ; 
0,  let  me  know  my  sins  forgiven, 
And  I  shall  then  be  blest. 

135  Hope  for  the  Chief  of  Sinners.  L.  M. 

1  I  left  the  God  of  truth  and  light, 

I  left  the  God  who  gave  me  breath, 
To  wander  in  the  wilds  of  night, 
And  perish  in  the  snares  of  death. 

2  Sweet  was  his  service,  and  his  yoke 

Was  light  and  easy  to  be  borne ; 
Through  all  his  bands  of  love  I  broke, 
I  cast  away  his  gifts  with  scorn. 

3  Heart-broken,  friendless,  poor,  cast  down, 

Where  shall  the  chief  of  sinners  fly, 
122 


REPENTANCE.  186. 

Almighty  Vengeance,  from  thy  frown — 
Eternal  Justice,  from  thine  eye  ? 

4  My  suffering,  slain,  and  risen  Lord, 

In  sore  distress  I  turn  to  thee, 
I  claim  acceptance  on  thy  word, 

My  God  !  my  God  !  forsake  not  me. 

5  Prostrate  before  the  mercy-seat, 

I  dare  not,  if  I  would,  despair ; 
None  ever  perished  at  thy  feet, 
And  I  will  lie  for  ever  there. 

136  "  I  will  take  Away  the  Heart  of  Stone."  IS. 

1  Hear,  0  Jesus,  my  complaints, 
Known  to  thee  are  all  my  wants : 
Self-convicted,  self-abhorred, 

I  approach  thee,  dearest  Lord. 

2  Break,  0  break  this  heart  of  stone ; 
Form  it  for  thy  use  alone : 

Bid  each  vanity  depart ; 
Build  thy  temple  in  my  heart. 

3  This  be  my  support  in  need, 
That  thou  didst  so  freely  bleed : 
All  my  joys  and  hopes  arise 
From  thy  bleeding  sacrifice. 

4  Saviour,  to  my  heart  be  near, 

Exercise  thy  shepherd  care : 
123 


137,  138.  REPENTANCE. 

Guard  my  weakness  by  thy  grace, 
Fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  peace. 

lo7  The  Sinner  at  the  Saviour  s  Feet.  L.  C.  M. 

1  0  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 
I  plead  with  thee,  my  suit  to  gain, 

I  plead  what  thou  hast  done : 
Didst  thou  not  die  the  death  for  me  ? 
Jesus,  remember  Calvary, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Receive  the  purchase  of  thy  blood, 
My  friend  and  Advocate  with  God, 

My  ransom  and  my  peace ; 
My  Surety  !  thou  my  debt  hast  paid, 
For  all  my  sins  atonement  made, 

The  Lord  my  righteousness. 

3  0  let  thy  Spirit  shed  abroad 
The  love  of  my  redeeming  God, 

In  this  cold  heart  of  mine : 
0  might  he  now  descend,  and  rest 
For  ever  in  this  troubled  breast, 

And  keep  me  ever  thine. 

138  "  He  hath  Borne  our  Griefs:'         7s,  6  lines. 

1  Surely  Christ  thy  griefs  hath  borne, 

Weeping  soul,  no  longer  mourn ; 

View  him  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
124 


REPENTANCE.  139, 

Pouring  out  his  life  for  thee ; 
There  thy  every  sin  he  bore, 
Weeping  soul,  lament  no  more. 

2  Weary  sinner,  keep  thine  eyes 
On  the  atoning  sacrifice  ; 
There  the  incarnate  Deity, 
Numbered  with  transgressors,  see ; 
There,  his  Father's  absence  mourns, 
Nailed,  and  bruised,  and  crowned  with  thorns. 

3  Cast  thy  guilty  soul  on  him, 
Find  him  mighty  to  redeem ; 
At  his  feet  thy  burden  lay, 
Look  thy  doubts  and  cares  away ; 
Now  by  faith  the  Son  embrace, 
Plead  his  promise,  trust  his  grace. 

4  Lord,  thine  arm  must  be  revealed, 
Ere  I  can  by  faith  be  healed : 
Since  I  scarce  can  look  to  thee, 
Cast  a  gracious  eye  on  me ; 

At  thy  feet  myself  I  lay, 
Shine,  0  shine,  my  fears  away. 

139  "  He  Giveth  Grace  to  the  HumMe."  C.  M. 

1  Come,  let  us  to  the  Lord  our  God 

With  contrite  hearts  return  : 

Our  God  is  gracious,  nor  will  leave 

The  desolate  to  mourn. 
11*  125 


140.  REPENTANCE* 

2  His  voice  corcmiands  the  tempest  forth, 

And  stills  the  stormy  wave ; 
His  arm,  though  it  be  strong  to  smite, 
Is  also  strong  to  save. 

3  Our  hearts,  if  God  we  seek  to  know, 

Shall  know  him  and  rejoice  : 
His  coming  like  the  morn  shall  be ; 
Like  morning  songs  his  voice. 

4  As  dew  upon  the  tender  herb, 

Diffusing  fragrance  round ; 
As  showers  that  usher  in  the  spring, 
And  cheer  the  thirsty  ground : — 

5  So  shall  his  presence  bless  our  souls, 

And  shed  a  joyful  light ; 
That  hallowed  morn  shall  chase  away 
The  sorrows  of  the  night. 

\4:0  Christ's  Gracious  Invitation.  C.  M. 

1  All  ye  who  seek  a  sovereign  cure, 

In  trouble  and  distress, 
AYhatever  sorrow  vex  the  mind, 
Or  guilt  the  soul  oppress  :— 

2  Jesus,  who  gave  himself  for  you 

Upon  the  cross  to  die, 

Opens  afresh  his  bleeding  side ; 

0,  draw  the  Saviour  nigh. 
126 


DEDICATION   AND    SELF-DENIAL.  141. 

3  Hear  ye  how  kindly  he  invites ; 

0,  hear  those  words  so  blest : 
"  All  ye  that  labour,  come  to  me, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

4  What  love  o'erflowed  that  gentle  heart, 

As  on  the  cross  he  lay, 
That  e'en  his  murderers  could  forgive, 
And  for  their  pardon  pray. 

5  Dear  Jesus — Joy  of  saints  on  high, 

Thou  Hope  of  sinners  here, 

Attracted  by  those  loving  words, 

0,  let  our  hearts  draw  near ! 

6  Wash  thou  our  wounds  in  that  dear  blood 

Which  from  thy  side  doth  flow ; 
New  hope  and  grace  inspire,  0  Lord, 
A  purer  heart  bestow. 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

DEDICATION    AND     SELF-DENIAL. 
141  "  Just  as  I  am."  L.  M. 

1  Just  as  I  am —  without  one  plea, 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  thee, 
I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


141.  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

2  Just  as  I  am — and  waiting  not, 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am — though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without — 
I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4  Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind: 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 

I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  1  come. 

5  Just  as  I  am — thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe — 
I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

6  Just  as  I  am — thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down; 
Now  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 
I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

7  Just  as  I  am — of  that  free  love 

The  breadth,  length,  depth,  and  height  to  prove, 
Here  for  a  season,  then  above — 

I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

128 


DEDICATION    AND    SELF-DENIAL.  142. 

142  Renouncing  the  World.  H.  M. 

1  Come,  my  fond  fluttering  heart, 

Come,  struggle  to  be  free ; 
Thou  and  the  world  must  part, 

However  hard  it  be : 
My  trembling  spirit  owns  it  just, 
But  cleaves  yet  closer  to  the  dust. 

2  Ye  tempting  sweets,  forbear, 

Ye  dearest  idols,  fall; 
My  love  ye  must  not  share, 

Jesus  shall  have  it  all : 
'Tis  bitter  pain,  'tis  cruel  smart, 
But  0,  thou  must  consent,  my  heart. 

3  Ye  fair  enchanting  throng, 

Ye  golden  dreams,  farewell: 
Earth  has  prevailed  too  long, 

And  now  I  break  the  spell: 
Ye  cherished  joys  of  early  years — 
Jesus,  forgive  these  parting  tears. 

4  0  may  I  feel  thy  worth, 

And  let  no  idol  dare, 
No  vanity  of  earth, 

With  thee,  my  Lord,  compare ; 

Now  bid  all  worldly  joys  depart, 

And  reign  supremely  in  my  heart. 
129 


143,  144.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

1^3  Giving  up  the   World.  L.  M 

1  I  leave  the  world,  its  boasted  store 

Of  pleasures  that  must  quickly  end  : 
I  prize  its  vanities  no  more, 

Since  I  have  found  the  sinner's  Friend. 

2  I  care  not  if  the  world  revile, 

The  world  that  hates  my  Master's  cause : 
The  world,  I  know,  would  quickly  smile, 
Were  I  again  what  once  I  was. 

3  Then  farewell  world,  and  farewell  all 

That  dares  contest  a  Saviour's  claims : 
I'll  hear  him  and  obey  his  call, 

Regardless  who  approves  or  blames. 

4  I'll  praise  him  while  he  gives  me  breath, 

Nor  then  will  cease  to  sing  his  love : 
For  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
'Twill  join  in  nobler  psalms  above. 

!-{—(-  "  Old  Things  art  passed  away."  C.  M, 

1  Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue, 

It  has  no  charms  for  me ; 

Once  I  admired  its  trifles  too, 

But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day, 

The  stars  are  all  concealed; 

So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 

When  Jesus  is  revealed. 
130 


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DEDICATION   AND   SELF-DENIAL. 

3  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice, 
Have  fixed  my  roving  heart. 

4  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 

And  wholly  live  to  thee : 
But  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 
A  worthless  worm  like  me  ? 

5  Yes,  though  of  sinners  I'm  the  worst, 

I  cannot  doubt  thy  will ; 
For  if  thou  hadst  not  loved  me  first, 
I  had  refused  thee  still. 

145  The.Friend  of  Sinners.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  the  sinner's  Friend,  to  thee, 
Lost  and  undone,  for  aid  I  flee, 
Weary  of  earth,  myself,  and  sin, 
Open  thine  arms  and  take  me  in. 

2  Pity  and  save  my  sin-sick  soul, 

'Tis  thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole; 
Dark,  till  in  me  thine  image  shine, 
And  lost  I  am,  till  thou  art  mine. 

3  The  mansion  for  thyself  prepare ; 

Dispose  my  heart  by  entering  there ! 

'Tis  this  alone  can  make  me  clean; 

'Tis  this  alone  can  cast  out  sin. 
131 


146.  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

4  At  length,  I  own  it  can  not  be, 
That  I  should  fit  myself  for  thee : 
Here  now  to  thee  I  all  resign — 
Thine  is  the  work,  and  only  thine. 

5  "What  shall  I  say  thy  grace  to  move? 
Lord,  I  am  sin,  but  thou  art  love ! 

I  part  with  every  plea  beside — 
Lord,  I  am  lost,  but  thou  hast  died ! 

Itt6  The  Cleansing  Blood.  L.  M. 

1  We  pray  thee,  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 
Cleanse  us  in  thy  atoning  blood; 
Grant  us  by  faith  to  view  thy  cross, 
Then  life  or  death  is  gain  to  us. 

2  Take  our  poor  hearts,  and  let  them  be 
For  ever  closed  to  all  but  thee ; 

Seal  thou  our  breasts,  and  let  us  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

3  "What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death, 
Till  thou  thy  quickening  Spirit  breathe ; 
Until  we  strength  from  thee  derive, 
And  in  communion  with  thee  live. 

4  First-born  of  many  brethren  thou, 

To  thee  both  earth  and  heaven  must  bow ; 

Help  us  to  thee  our  all  to  give, 

Thine  may  we  die,  thine  may  we  live. 
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DEDICATION   AND   SELF-DENIAL.         147-149. 

147  None  but  Christ.  7s. 

1  Jesus,  all-atoning  Lamb, 
Thine,  and  only  thine,  I  am : 
Take  my  body,  spirit,  soul ; 
Only  thou  possess  the  whole. 

2  Thou  my  one  thing  needful  be ; 
Let  me  ever  cleave  to  thee; 
Let  me  choose  the  better  part : 
Let  me  give  thee  all  my  heart. 

3  Whom  have  I  on  earth  below  ? 
Thee,  and  only  thee,  I  know: 
Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee? 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 

148  The  Only  Cure.  L.  M. 

1  With  humble  faith  on  thee  I  call, 

My  Light,  my  Life,  my  Lord,  my  All: 

I  wait,  0  Lord,  to  hear  thee  say, 

"My  blood  hath  washed  thy  sins  away." 

2  Speak,  gracious  Lord,  my  sickness  cure, 
Make  my  infected  nature  pure ; 
Peace,  righteousness,  and  joy  impart, 
And  give  thyself  unto  my  heart. 

149  "  Thy  Sins  be  Forgiven  Thee."  C.  M. 

1  My  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy  voice, 

"Pronounce  these  words  of  peace; 
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150.  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

And  all  my  warmest  powers  shall  join 
To  celebrate  thy  grace. 

2  With  gentle  smiles  call  me  thy  child, 

And  speak  my  sins  forgiven; 
The  accents  mild  shall  charm  mine  ear 
Like  all  the  harps  of  heaven. 

3  Cheerful,  where'er  thy  hand  shall  lead, 

The  darkest. path  I'll  tread; 
Cheerful  I'll  quit  these  mortal  shores, 
And  mingle  with  the  dead. 

4  When  dreadful  guilt  is  done  away, 

No  other  fears  we  know; 
The  hand  that  scatters  pardons  down, 
Shall  crowns  of  life  bestow. 

150  Mary's  Choice.  L.  M 

1  Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand, 
In  life's  uncertain  path  I  stand: 
Saviour  divine,  diffuse  thy  light 

To  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

2  Engage  this  roving  treacherous  heart, 
To  fix  on  Mary's  better  part; 

To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day, 
For  joys  that  none  can  take  away. 

3  Then  let  the  wildest  storms  arise ; 
Let  tempests  mingle  earth  and  skies; 

134 


DEDICATION  AND   SELF-DENIAL.         151,152, 

No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear, 
But  all  ray  treasures  with  me  bear. 
4  If  thou,  my  Jesus,  still  art  nigh, 
Cheerful  I  live,  and  joyful  die : 
Secure,  when  mortal  comforts  flee, 
To  find  ten  thousand  worlds  in  thee. 

Xol  Aspirations.  0.  M. 

1  0  Saviour,  may  we  never  rest 

Till  thou  art  formed  within ; 
Till  thou  hast  calmed  our  troubled  breast, 
And  crushed  the  power  of  sin. 

2  0  may  we  gaze  upon  thy  cross, 

Until  the  wondrous  sight 
Makes  earthly  treasures  seem  but  dross, 
And  earthly  sorrows  light : — 

3  Until  released  from  carnal  ties, 

Our  spirit  upward  springs; 
And  seeks  true  peace  above  the  skies, 
True  joy  in  heavenly  things. 

4  There,  as  we  gaze,  may  we  become 

United,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
And  in  a  fairer,  happier  home, 
Thy  perfect  beauty  see. 

152  "  Wash  Me."  C.  M. 

1  For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 

Close  to  thy  bleeding  side : 
135 


153.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea, 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

2  My  dying  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

3  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  thine  own, 

Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art, 
Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone, 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4  The  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve ; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 

153  Clinging  to  God.  L.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart, 
And  fix  my  frail,  inconstant  heart: 
Henceforth  my  chief  desire  shall  be, 
To  dedicate  myself  to  thee. 

2  Whate'er  pursuits  my  time  employ, 
One  thought  shall  fill  my  soul  with  joy : 
That  silent,  secret  thought  shall  be, 
That  all  my  hopes  are  fixed  on  thee. 

3  Thy  glorious  eye  pervadeth  space : 

Thy  presence,  Lord,  fills  every  place ; 
136 


DEDICATION   AXD    SELF-DENIAL.         154,  155. 

And  wheresoe'er  my  lot  may  be, 
Still  shall  my  spirit  cleave  to  thee. 

4  Renouncing  every  earthly  thing, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  spreading  wing, 
My  sweetest  thought  henceforth  shall  be, 
That  all  I  want,  I  find  in  thee. 

154:  Entirety  Thine.  C.  M. 

1  0  Saviour,  welcome  to  my  heart ; 

Possess  thy  humble  throne; 
Bid  every  rival  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  for  thine  own. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  forsake ; 

To  thee  I  all  resign; 
My  longing  heart,  0  Saviour,  take, 
And  fill  with  love  divine. 

3  0,  may  I  never  turn  aside, 

Nor  from  thy  bosom  flee ; 
Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide: 
I  give  it  all  to  thee. 

155  Surrender  to  Christ.  C  M. 

1   My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 

And  make  it  always  thine, 

That  I  from  thee  no  more  may  stray, 

No  more  from  thee  decline. 
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156.  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

2  Before  the  cross  of  Him  who  died, 

Behold  I  prostrate  fall : 

Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 

Let  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

3  Anoint  me  with  thy  heavenly  grace, 

Adopt  me  for  thine  own, 
That  I  may  see  thy  glorious  face 
And  worship  at  thy  throne. 

4  May  the  dear  blood  once  shed  for  me, 

My  blest  atonement  prove, 

That  I  from  first  to  last  may  be 

The  purchase  of  thy  love. 

5  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  thee  be  ever  given, 
Then  life  shall  be  thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven ! 

156  Owning  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  our  best-beloved  friend, 

Draw  out  our  souls  in  pure  desire, 
Jesus,  in  love  to  us  descend, 

Baptize  us  with  thyJSpirit's  fire. 

2  On  thy  redeeming  name  we  call,     - 

Poor  and  unworthy  though  we  be : 

Pardon  and  sanctify  us  all ; 

Let  each  thy  full  salvation  see. 
138 


DEDICATION   AND    SELF-DENIAL.  157. 

3  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign, 

To  fear  and  follow  thy  commands ; 
0  take  our  hearts — our  hearts  are  thine, 
Accept  the  service  of  our  hands. 

4  Firm,  faithful,  watching  unto  prayer, 

May  we  thy  blessed  will  obey ; 
Toil  in  thy  vineyard  here,  and  bear 
The*heat  and  burden  of  the  day. 

5  Yet,  Lord,  for  us  a  resting-place, 

In  heaven  at  thy  right  hand  prepare : 
And  till  we  see  thee  face  to  face, 
Be  all  our  conversation  there. 

157  Self-dedication.  0.  M. 

1  Witness,  ye  men  and  angels  now, 

Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break : — 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield  ; 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Nor  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely, 

That,  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord 

Will  all  our  need  supply. 
139 


158.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

4  Lord,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 
And  keep  us  in  thy  ways  ; 
And  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

158  Confessing  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  0,  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God  !  * 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 
Happy  day,  happy  day, 
When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away  : 
He  taught  me  how  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  live  rejoicing  every  day : 

Happy  day,  happy  day, 
When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away. 

2  0,  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love : 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 
Happy  day,  happy  day,  &c. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done  : 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine : 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

Happy  day,  happy  day,  &c» 
140 


DEDICATION   AND    SELF-DENIAL.  159. 

4  Now,  rest,  my  long-divided  heart ! 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part, 
When  called  on  angels'  bread  to  feast. 
Happy  day,  happy  day,  &c. 

5  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear ; 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 
Happy  day,  happy  day,  &c. 

159  "  Abide  in  Me,  and  I  in  you,"  C.  M. 

1  Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  vine, 

This  day,  with  one  accord, 
Ourselves,  with  humble  faith  and  joy, 
We  yield  to  thee,  0  Lord. 

2  Joined  in  one  body  may  we  be : 

One  inward  life  partake  ; 
One  be  our  heart,  one  heavenly  hope 
In  every  bosom  wake. 

3  In  prayer,  in  effort,  tears,  and  toils, 

One  wisdom  be  our  guide  ; 
Taught  by  one  Spirit  from  above, 
In  thee  may  we  abide. 

4  Then,  when  among  the  saints  in  light 

Our  joyful  spirits  shine, 
141 


160,  161.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Shall  anthems  of  immortal  praise, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  be  thine  ! 

loO  "Leaving  us  an  Example."  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  as  to  thy  dear  cross  we  flee, 

And  plead  to  be  forgiven, 
So  let  thy  life  our  pattern  be, 
And  form  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill, 

Our  daily  cross  to  bear ; 
Like  thee,  to  do  our  Father's  will, 
Each  other's  griefs  to  share. 

3  Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel, 

Our  earthliness  refine, 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell, 
As  free  and  true  as  thine. 

4  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 

Forgiving  and  forgiven ; 
0,  may  we  tread  the  pilgrim's  life, 
And  follow  'thee  to  heaven. 

161  "I  will  Follow  Thee."  8s  &  7s. 

1  Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee, 

Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be : 
142 


DEDICATION  AND   SELF-DENIAL.  161, 

Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known ; 

Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me : 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too  ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me, 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue ; 
And  whilst  thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  may  scorn  me, 

Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure, 

Come  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain, 
In  thy  service  pain  is  pleasure, 

With  thy  favour  loss  is  gain. 
I  have  called  thee  Abba,  Father, 

I  have  set  my  heart  on  thee ; 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather, 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

4  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
0,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  me : 

143 


162.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

0,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 
Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 

5  Soul,  then  know  thy  full  salvation, 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care : 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station, 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee, 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine : 
Think  that  Jesus  died  to  save  thee : 

Child  of  heaven,  can'st  thou  repine? 

6  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith,  and  winged  by  prayer ; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission, 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 


GRACES    AND    DUTIES. 
X62  Plenteous  Redemption.  0.  M. 

1  While  dead  in  trespasses  I  lie, 
Thy  quickening  Spirit  give; 
Gall  me,  thou  Son  of  God,  that  I 
May  hear  thy  voice  and  live. 


GRACES   AND    DUTIES.  163. 

2  I  know  in  thee  all  fulness  dwells, 

And  all  for  wretched  man : 

Fill  every  want  my  spirit  feels, 

And  break  off  every  chain. 

3  If  thou  impart  thyself  to  me, 

No  other  good  I  need  : 
If  thou,  the  Son,  shalt  make  me  free, 
I  shall  be  free  indeed. 

4  I  can  not  rest  till  in  thy  blood 

I  full  redemption  have : 
But  thou  through  whom  I  come  to  God, 
Can'st  to  the  utmost  save. 

5  From  sin,  the  guilt,  the  power,  the  pain, 

Thou  wilt  redeem  my  soul : 
Lord  I  believe,  and  not  in  vain ; 
My  faith  shall  make  me  whole. 

6  I  too  with  thee  shall  walk  in  white ; 

With  all  thy  saints,  shall  prove 
What  is  the  length  and  breadth  and  height 
And  depth,  of  perfect  love. 

163  The  Unfailing  Plea.  C.  M. 

1  Great  God,  when  I  approach  thy  throne, 

And  all  thy  glory  see ; 

This  is  my  stay,  and  this  alone, 

That  Jesus  died  for  me. 
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164.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

2  How  can  a  soul  condemned  to  die, 

Escape  the  just  decree? 
Helpless,  and  full  of  sin  am  I, 
But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

3  Burdened  with  sin's  oppressive  chain, 

0  how  can  I  get  free? 
No  peace  can  all  my  efforts  gain, 
But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

4  My  anxious  heart  no  joy  could  cheer, 

On  life's  tempestuous  sea; 
Did  not  this  truth  relieve  my  fear, 
.  That  Jesus  died  for  me. 

5  And  Lord,  when  I  behold  thy  face, 

This  must  be  all  my  plea ; 
Save  me  by  thy  almighty  grace, 
For  Jesus  died  for  me. 

16-i  "  Tht  Lor^  our  Righteousness:'  L.  M. 

1  My  Saviour,  when  thy  law  demands 
Full  satisfaction  at  my  hands, 

Faith  points  to  thine  atonement  made, 
And  pleads  thy  full  obedience  paid. 

2  0  God,  thou  art  my  righteousness, 

A  robe  of  light,  a  spotless  dress ; 

Thyself,  my  title  to  thy  love, 

And  to  my  heritage  above. 
146 


GRACES   AND    DUTIES.  165,  166. 

3  Guilt  cannot  fill  my  soul  with  dread, 
When,  thus  attired,  I  lift  my  head: 
No  angels  have  so  high  a  claim, 
As  sinners  pardoned  in  thy  name. 

165  Atoning  Blood.  C.  M. 

1  In  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God, 

By  methods  of  our  own : 
Blest  Saviour,  nothing  but  thy  blood 
Can  bring  us  near  thy  throne. 

2  The  threatenings  of  thy  broken  law 

Impress  the  soul  with  dread : 
If  God  his  sword  of  vengeance  draw, 
It  strikes  the  spirit  dead. 

3  But  thine  atoning  sacrifice 

Hath  answered  all  demands; 
And  peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies, 
Are  offered  by  thy  hands. 

4  'Tis  by  thy  death  we  live,  0  Lord; 

'Tis  on  thy  cross  we  rest : 
For  ever  be  thy  love  adored, 
Thy  name  for  ever  blest. 

166  "  To  whom  can  we  go  but  unto  Thee?"       7s  &  6s. 

1  I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
147 


166.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 
From  the  accursed  load : 

I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 
To  wash  my  crimson  stains 

White  in  his  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus ; 

All  fulnesss  dwells  in  him ; 
He  healeth  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem: 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares ; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

3  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine ; 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  his  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes, 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 

4  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 

I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child: 
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GRACES   AND   DUTIES.  167. 

5  I  long  to  be  with  Jesus 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 

To  sing  with  saints  his  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

lfji  An  Ancient  Hymn  of  Trust  in  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  our  fainting  spirits  cry, 

When  wilt  thou  show  thy  face? 
0,  when  our  longings  satisfy, 
And  fill  us  with  thy  grace? 

2  "We  sinners,  Lord,  with  earnest  heart, 

With  sighs  and  prayers  and  tears, 
To  thee  our  inmost  cares  impart, 
Our  burdens  and  our  fears. 

3  Thy  sovereign  grace  can  give  relief, 

Thou  Source  of  peace  and  light ! 
Dispel  the  gloomy  cloud  of  grief, 
And  make  our  darkness  bright. 

4  Around  thy  Father's  throne  on  high, 

All  heaven  thy  glory  sings ; 
And  earth,  for  which  thou  cam'st  to  die, 
Loud  with  thy  praises  rings. 

5  Dear  Lord,  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend ; 

Our  eyes  thy  face  would  see : 

0,  let  our  weary  wanderings  end, 

Our  spirits  rest  in  thee  ! 
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168,  169.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

168  A  Faithful  Saviour.  C.  M. 

Job  xix.  25. 

1  I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  ever  prays  for  me: 
A  token  of  his  love  he  gives, 
A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2  I  find  him  lifting  up  my  head ; 

He  brings  salvation  near : 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed, 
And  he  will  soon  appear. 

3  He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be : 

What  can  withstand  his  will  ? 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  in  me, 
He  surely  shall  fulfil. 

4  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  thy  word : 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return,  and  claim  me,  Lord, 
And  to  thyself  receive. 

5  When  God  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 

Of  paradise  possessed, 
I  taste  unutterable  bliss, 
And  everlasting  rest. 

169  Unfaltering  Trust.  7s  &  6s. 

1  God  is  my  strong  salvation, 

What  foe  have  I  to  fear? 
150 


GRACES   AND   DUTIES.  170. 

In  darkness  and  temptation, 

My  light,  my  help  is  near  : 
Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 

Firm  to  the  fight  I  stand: 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 

With  God  at  my  right  hand? 

2  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance, 

My  soul,  with  courage  wait: 
His  truth  be  thine  affiance, 

When  faint  and  desolate: 
His  might  thine  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen, 

"The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace." 

170  Trust  in  Jesus.  Ts. 

1  Saviour,  happy  would  I  be, 
If  I  could  but  trust  in  thee  ! 
Trust  thy  wisdom  me  to  guide, 
Trust  thy  goodness  to  provide. 

2  Trust  thy  saving  love  and  power, 
Trust  thee  every  day  and  hour ; 
Trust  in  sickness,  trust  in  health, 
Trust  in  poverty  and  wealth. 

3  Trust  in  joy,  and  trust  in  grief, 

Trust  thy  promise  for  relief; 
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171.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Trust  thy  blood  to  cleanse  my  soul, 
Trust  thy  grace  to  make  me  whole. 

4  Trust  thee  living,  dying  too, 
Trust  thee  all  my  journey  through  ; 
Trust  thee,  till  my  feet  shall  be 
Planted  on  the  crystal  sea. 

5  Trust  thee,  ever  blessed  Lamb, 
Till  I  wear  the  victor's  palm  ; 
Trust  thee,  till  my  soul  shall  be 
Wholly  swallowed  up  in  thee. 

171  "  We  Love  Rim,  because  He  first  loved  us."    8s  &  7s. 

1  When  I  see  thee,  hanging,  bleeding, 

Dying  on  the  cruel  tree, 
Pale  in  woe,  yet  interceding 

For  the  men  that  murdered  thee, 
How  can  I  refrain  from  giving 

Life,  and  soul,  and  all  away, 
On  thy  promise  ever  living, 

Thee  adoring,  night  and  day. 

2  When  I  see  thee  upward  breaking 

From  the  tomb,  on  high  to  stand, 
And  thy  rightful  empire  taking, 

At  the  Father's  blest  right  hand ; 

Can  I  longer  doubt  thy  favour, 

Or  thy  willingness  to  bless  ? 
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GRACES   AND   DUTIES.  172. 

No,  my  interceding  Saviour, 

Words  can  ne'er  my  hope  express. 

3  When  I  feel  the  fresh  bedewing 

Of  thy  Spirit  on  my  heart, 
All  the  Father's  mercy  viewing, 

In  the  gifts  thy  pangs  impart ; 
Faith  accepts  the  heavenly  sealing, 

Tenderness  and  joy  combine, 
Peace  o'er  all  my  soul  is  stealing, 

I  am  Christ's,  and  Christ  is  mine. 

4  Thus,  when  life's  short  day  is  ending, 

And  this  mortal  yields  its  power, 
May  thy  Spirit  condescending, 

Cleanse  and  arm  me  for  the  hour ; 
At  the  river's  bank  arriving, 

In  thy  smile  I  lose  my  fear, 
Victory  then  crowns  my  striving, 

Death  is  gain,  for  Christ  is  here ! 

172  Confidence  in  Preserving  Grace.  8s. 

1  A  debtor  to  mercy  alone, 

Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing  ; 
Nor  fear,  with  thy  righteousness  on, 

My  person  and  offerings  to  bring : 
The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God, 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do ; 

153 


173  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 
Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete ; 
His  promise  is  Yea  and  Amen,  , 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet : 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, 

Not  all  things  below  or  above, 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

3  My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands, 

Eternity  will  not  erase ; 
Impressed  on  his  heart  it  remains, 

In  marks  of  indelible  grace : 
Yes — I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given ; 
More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorified  spirits  in  heaven. 

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173  Full  Assurance.  L.  M.  6  lines. 

1  Now  I  have  found  the  ground,  wherein 

Sure  my  soul's  anchor  may  remain ; 

The  wounds  of  Jesus ;  for  my  sin 

Before  the  world's  foundation  slain, 

Whose  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay, 

When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled  away. 
154  J 


GRACES   AND   DUTIES.  173. 

2  Father,  thine  everlasting  grace 
Our  scanty  thought  surpasses  far ; 
Thy  heart  still  melts  with  tenderness, 
Thy  arms  of  love  still  open  are 
Returning  sinners  to  receive, 

That  mercy  they  may  taste  and  live. 

3  0  Love,  thou  bottomless  abyss  ! 
My  sins  are  swallowed  up  in  thee ; 
Covered  is  my  unrighteousness, 
Nor  spot  of  guilt  remains  on  me, 

While  Jesus'  blood  through  earth  and  skies, 
Mercy,  free  boundless  mercy,  cries ! 

4  With  faith  I  plunge  me  in  this  sea, 
Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
Hither,  when  hell  assails,  I  flee, 

I  look  unto  my  Saviour's  breast ; 
Away,  sad  doubt,  and  anxious  fear, 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

5  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head, 
Though  strength  and  health  and  friends  be  gone, 
Though  joys  be  withered  all  and  dead, 
Though  every  comfort  be  withdrawn, 

On  this  my  steadfast  soul  relies ; 
Father,  thy  mercy  never  dies  ! 

6  Fixed  on  this  ground  will  I  remain, 

Though  my  heart  fail,  and  flesh  decay,  N 

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174.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain. 
When  earth's  foundations  melt  away  ; 
Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  prove, 
Loved  with  an  everlasting  love. 

174  Christ  Precious.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee 

With  gladness  fills  my  "breast ; 
But  dearer  far  thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  thy  hlest  name, 
0  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

3  0  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  Joy  of  all  the  meek  ! 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kiud  thou  art, 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 

4  And  those  who  find  thee,  find  a  bliss 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show  : 
The  love  of  Jesus — what  it  is, 
None  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou  ! 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be ; 

Jesus,  be  thou  our  glory  now, 

And  through  eternityi! 
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GRACES   AND    DUTIES.  175,  176. 

175  "LovestthouMe?"  CM. 

1  Do  not  I  love  thee,  0  my  Lord  ? — 

Behold  my  heart,  and  see ; 
And  turn  each  worthless  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? — 

Then  let  me  nothing  love  : 
Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy, 
Which  thou  dost  not  approve. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still, 

To  mine  attentive  ear? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound, 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear? 

4  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock, 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead? 

5  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord, 

But  0, 1  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joysr 
And  learn  to  love  thee  more. 

17  D  Love  to  the  Redeemer.  8s. 

1  My  gracious  Redeemer  I  love, 

His  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim, 

And  join  with  the  armies  above, 

To  shout  his  adorable  name : 
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177.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine, 

Shall  be  my  eternal  employ ; 
To  see  them  incessantly  shine, 

My  boundless,  ineffable  joy. 

2  He  freely  redeemed,  with  his  blood, 

My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God, 

And  in  his  sweet  presence  to  dwell ; 
To  shine  with  the  angels  in  light, 

With  saints  and  with  seraphs  to  sing, 
To  view,  with  eternal  delight, 

My  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  my  King. 

3  Ye  palaces,  sceptres,  and  crowns, 

Your  pride  with  disdain  I  survey ; 
-    Your  pomps  are  but  shadows  and  sounds, 
And  pass  in  a  moment  away ; 
The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows, 

Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine ; 
My  joy  everlastingly  flows — 
My  God,  my  Redeemer  is  mine. 

X77  Indebtedness  to  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned 

Upon  the  Saviour's  brow  ; 

His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned, 

His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 
158 


GRACES    AND    DUTIES.  178. 

2  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare, 

Among  the  sons  of  men ; 
Fairer  is  he  than  all  the  fair 
Who  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

And  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

4  To  him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath, 

And  all  the  joys  I  have ; 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
And  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

5  To  heaven,  the  place  of  his  abode,    . 

He  brings  my  weary  feet, 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 

6  Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  thine. 

178  "What  shall  I render  unto  the  Lord 7"         8s  &  7s. 

1  Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'll  praise  thee, 

For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows ; 

For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 
159 


179.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Help,  0  Lord,  my  weak  endeavour, 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise : 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away: 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stained  cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this. bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express : 
Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless: 
Let  thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise; 
And  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth,  thy  praise. 

179  Gratitude  to  the  Good  Shepherd.  C.  M, 

1  To  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord, 

A  grateful  song  I'll  raise ; 

0  let  the  feeblest  of  thy  flock 

Attempt  to  sing  thy  praise. 
160 


GRACES   AND   DUTIES.  180. 

2  My  life,  my  joy,  my  hope,  I  owe 

To  thy  amazing  love; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  comforts  here, 
And  nobler  bliss  above. 

3  To  thee  my  trembling  spirit  flies, 

With  sin  and  grief  oppressed ; 
Thy  gentle  voice  dispels  my  fears, 
And  lulls  my  cares  to  rest. 

4  Nay,  should  I  walk  through  death's  dark  vale 

With  double  horrors  spread, 
Thy  rod  would  guide  my  doubtful  steps, 
And  guard  my  drooping  head. 

5  Lead  on,  dear  Shepherd — led  by  thee, 

No  evil  shall  I  fear; 
Soon  shall  I  reach  thy  fold  above, 
And  praise  thee  better  there. 

180  "  Unto  Him  that  Loved  us!"  C.  M. 

Rev.  i.  5,  6. 

1  To  Him  who  loved  the  souls  of  men, 

And  washed  us  in  his  blood, 

To  royal  honours  raised  our  head, 

And  made  us  priests  to  God : 

2  To  him  let  every  tongue  be  praise, 

And  every  heart  be  love, 

All  grateful  honours  paid  on  earth, 

And  nobler  songs  above. 
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181,  182.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

181  How  much  we  Owe !  7s,  6  lines. 

1  "When  we  stand  before  the  throne, 
Dressed  in  beauty  not  our  own, 
When  we  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
Love  thee  with  unsinning  heart, 
Then,  Lord,  shall  we  fully  know — 
Not  till  then — how  much  we  owe. 

2  When  the  praise  of  heaven  we  hear, 
Loud  as  thunder  to  the  ear, 

Loud  as  many  waters'  noise, 
Sweet  as  harp's  melodious  voice, 
Then,  Lord,  shall  we  fully  know — 
Not  till  then- — how  much  we  owe. 

3  Even  on  earth,  as  through  a  glass, 
Darkly,  let  thy  glory  pass ; 
Make  forgiveness  feel  so  sweet, 
Make  thy  Spirit's  help  so  meet ; 
Even  on  earth,  Lord,  make  us  know 
Something  of  how  much  we  owe. 

lo^  Gratitude  and  Hope.  C.  M. 

1  My  soul,  triumphant  in  the  Lord, 

Proclaim  thy  joys  abroad, 
And  march  with  holy  vigour  on, 
Supported  by  thy  God. 

2  Through  every  winding  maze  of  life, 

His  hand  has  been  my  guide; 
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GRACES   AND   DUTIES.  183. 

And  in  his  long-experienced  care 
My  heart  shall  still  confide. 

3  His  grace  through  all  the  desert  flows, 

An  unexhausted  stream ; 
That  grace,  on  Zion's  sacred  mount, 
Shall  be  my  endless  theme. 

4  Beyond  the  choicest  joys  of  time, 

Thy  courts  on  earth  I  love ; 
But.  0,  I  burn  with  strong  desire, 
To  dwell  with  thee  above. 

5  There,  joined  with  all  the  shining  band, 

My  soul  would  thee  adore, 
A  pillar  in  thy  temple  fixed, 
To  be  removed  no  more. 

183  What  shall  I  Render  ?  L.  M. 

1  My  Saviour  how  shall  I  proclaim, 

How  pay  the  mighty  debt  I  owe? 
Let  all  I  have,  and  all  I  am, 

Ceaseless,  to  all  thy  glory  show. 

2  Too  much  to  thee  I  cannot  give; 

Too  much  I  cannot  do  for  thee; 

Let  all  thy  love,  and  all  thy  grief 

Grav'n  on  my  heart  for  ever  be. 

3  The  meek,  the  still,  the  lowly  mind, 

0,  may  I  learn  from  thee,  my  God  I 
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184.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

And  love,  with  softest  pity  joined, 
For  those  that  trample  on  thy  blood ! 

4  Still  let  thy  tears,  thy  groans,  thy  sighs 
O'erflow  my  eyes,  and  heave  my  breast; 
Till  loose  from  flesh  and  earth  I  rise, 
And  ever  in  thy  bosom  rest. 


184  God,  the  souVs  Portion.  C  M. 

1  Whom  have  we,  Lord,  in  heaven,  but  thee, 

And  whom  on  earth  beside? 
Where  else  for  succour  can  we  flee, 
Or  in  whose  strength  confide? 

2  Thou  art  our  portion  here  below, 

Our  promised  bliss  above ; 
Ne'er  may  our  souls  an  object  know 

So  precious  as  thy  love.  , 

3  When  heart  and  flesh,  0  Lord,  shall  fail, 

Thou  wilt  our  spirits  cheer, 
Support  us  through  life's  thorny  vale, 
And  calm  each  anxious  fear. 

4  Yes —  thou  shalt  be  our  guide  through  life, 

And  help  and  strength  supply ; 

Sustain  us  in  death's  fearful  strife, 

And  welcome  us  on  high. 
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GRACES    AITO    DUTIES.  185. 

185  "Leave  me  Not!"  6s  &  4s. 

1  My  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary; 

Saviour  divine! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 
0,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  thine. 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
0,  may  my  love  to  thee, 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

#     Be  thou  my  guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  aw^ay, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 
From  thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 

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186.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love, 
Fear  and  distress  remove : 
0,  bear  me  safe  above — 
A  ransomed  soul. 


186  Walking  with  God.  C    M. 

1  Thrice  happy  souls,  who,  born  of  heaven, 

While  yet  they  sojourn  here, 
Humbly  begin  their  days  with  God, 
And  spend  them  in  his  fear. 

2  So  may  our  eyes  with  holy  zeal 

Prevent  the  dawning  day ; 
And  turn  the  sacred  pages  o'er, 
And  praise  thy  name,  and  pray. 

3  'Midst  hourly  cares  may  love  present 

Its  incense  to  thy  throne ; 
And,  while  the  world  our  hands  employs, 
Our  hearts  be  thine  alone. 

4  At  night  we  lean  our  weary  heads 

On  thy  paternal  breast ; 
And,  safely  folded  in  thy  arms, 
Resign  our  powers  to  rest. 

5  In  solid,  pure  delights,  like  these, 

Let  all  my  days  be  passed ; 

Nor  shall  I  then  impatient  wish, 

Nor  shall  1  fear  the  last. 
166 


GRACES   AND   DUTIES.  187,  188. 

Xo7  Communion  with  God.  S.  M. 

1  Our  heavenly  Father  calls, 

And  Christ  invites  us  near ; 
With  both  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet, 
And  our  communion  dear. 

2  God  pities  all  my  griefs  ; 

He  pardons  every  day ; 
Almighty  to  protect  my  soul, 
And  wise  to  guide  my  way. 

3  How  large  his  bounties  are  ! 

"What  various  stores  of  good, 
Diffused  from  my  Redeemer's  hand, 
And  purchased  with  his  blood  ! 

4  Jesus,  my  living  Head, 

I  bless  thy  faithful  care  ; 
Mine  advocate  before  the  throne, 
And  my  forerunner  there. 

5  Here  fix  my  roving  heart ; 

Here  wait,  my  warmest  love ; 
Till  the  communion  be  complete 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

188  "  My  Soul  followeth  hard  after  Thee."  L.  M. 

1  0  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone ; 

Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry, 
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189.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land  whose  springs  are  dry. 

2  Yet  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze, 

I  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God ; 
Thine  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways, 
I  safely  tread  where  thou  hast  trod. 

3  When  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 

Thee  I  remember  on  my  bed, 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light, 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 

4  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love, 

Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me ; 
For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above, 

Or  what  on  earth,  compared  with  thee? 

5  Praise  with  my  heart,  my  mind,  my  voice, 

For  all  thy  mercy  I  will  give ; 
My  soul  shall  still  in  God  rejoice, 

My  tongue  shall  bless  thee  while  I  live. 

189  Prayer  for  Sanctification.  Jj.  M. 

1  Lord,  dost  thou  say,  "Ask  what  thou  wilt?" 

I  seize  with  joy  the  golden  hour ; 
I  pray  to  be  released,  from  guilt, 

And  freed  from  sin  and  Satan's  power. 

2  More  of  thy  presence,  Lord,  impart, 

More  of  thine  image  let  me  bear ; 
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GRACES    AND    DUTIES.  190. 

Erect  thy  throne  within  my  heart, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

8  Give  me  to  read  my  pardon  sealed, 

And  from  thy  joy  to  draw  my  strength; 
To  have  thy  boundless  love  revealed, 

In  all  its  height,  and  breadth,  and  length. 

4  Grant  these  requests,  I  ask  no  more, 
But  to  thy  care  the  rest  resign  ; 
Sick,  or  in  health,  or  rich,  or  poor, 
All  shall  be  well  if  thou  art  mine. 

190  Pressing  On.  C.  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on  : 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
A  bright,  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  : 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye, — 

4  That  prize  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
15  169 


191.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

When  victor's  wreaths  and  monarch's  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 

5  Blest  Saviour,  introduced  by  thee, 
Have  I  my  race  begun  ; 
And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 
I'll  lay  my  honours  down. 

191  '  W  the  Good  Fight  of  FaitV  S.  M. 

1  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise, 

And  gird  your  armour  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand,  then,  in  his  great  might, 

With  all'his  strength  endued, 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God  : — 

4  That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
You  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 

5  From  strength  to  strength  go  on ; 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray ; 
170 


GRACES  AND   DUTIES.  192. 

Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

6  Still  let  the  Spirit  cry, 

In  all  his  soldiers,  "  Come," 
Till  Christ  the  Lord  descends  from  high, 
And  takes  the  conquerors  home. 

192  The  Cloud  of  Witnesses.  C.  M. 

Heb.  xii.  1,  2. 

1  Lo,  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 

Encompass  us  around ; 
Men  once  like  us  with  suffering  tried, 
But  now  with  glory  crowned. 

2  Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspired, 

Strive  in  the  Christian  race ; 
And  freed  from  every  weight  of  sin, 
Their  holy  footsteps  trace. 

3  Behold  a  Witness  nobler  still, 

Who  trod  affliction's  path  ; 
Jesus,  the  author,  finisher, 
Rewarder  of  our  faith. 

4  He  for  the  joy  before  him  set, 

And  moved  by  pitying  love, 

Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shame, 

And  now  he  reigns  above. 
171 


193,  194.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

5  Thither,  forgetting  things  behind, 
Press  we  to  God's  right  hand ; 
There,  with  the  Saviour  and  his  saints, 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 

193  Perfect  Peace.  7s. 

1  Prince  of  Peace,  control  my  will ; 
Bid  this  struggling  heart  be  still ; 
Bid  my  fears  and  doubtings  cease, — 
Hush  my  spirit  into  peace. 

2  Thou  hast  bought  me  with  thy  blood, 
Opened  wide  the  gate  to  God ; 
Peace  I  ask — but  peace  must  be, 
Lord,  in  being  one  with  thee. 

3  May  thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done ; 
May  thy  will  and  mine  be  one : 
Chase  these  doubtings  from  my  heart ; 
Now  thy  perfect  peace  impart. 

4  Saviour  !  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Thou,  my  life,  my  God,  my  all ! 
Let  thy  happy  servant  be 

One  for  evermore  with  thee  ! 

194  Clinging  to  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  0  Holy  Saviour,  Friend  unseen  ! 

Since  on  thine  arm  thou  bid'st  us  lean, 
172 


GRACES   AND   DUTIES.  195. 

Help  us  throughout  life's  changing  scene, 
In  humble  faith  to  cling  to  thee ! 

2  What  though  the  world  deceitful  prove, 
And  earthly  friends  and  hopes  remove ; 
With  patient,  uncomplaining  love, 

Still  caji  we  cling  in  faith  to  thee ! 

3  Though  oft  we  seem  to  tread  alone, 
Life's  dreary  waste  with  thorns  o'ergrown, 
Thy  voice  of  love,  in  gentlest  tone, 

Whispers,  "  Still  cling  in  faith  to  me  I" 

4  Though  faith  and  hope  are  often  tried, 
We  ask  not,  need  not,  aught  beside ; 
So  safe,  so  calm,  so  satisfied, 

The  souls  that  cling  in  faith  to  thee ! 

5  Bless' d  is  our  lot  whate'er  befal, 
Who  can  affright,  or  who  appal — 
Since  as  our  Strength,  our  Rock,  our  All, 

Jesus,  we  cling  in  faith  to  thee ! 

195  Living  to  Christ.  L.  M. 

Phil.  i.  21. 

1  My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 

To  every  service  I  can  pay, 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being  but  for  thee — 

Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end? 
15*  173 


196. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 


'Tis  my  delight  thy  face  to  see, 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  Friend. 

3  'Tis  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live — 

To  him  who  for  my  ransom  died ; 
Nor  could  all  worldly  honour  give 
Such  bliss  as  crowns  me  at  his  side. 

4  His  work  my  hoary  age  shall  bless, 

When  youthful  vigour  is  no  more, 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 
His  saving  love,  his  glorious  power. 


196  Nearer  to  Thee. 

1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

2  Though  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone ; 

Yet  in  my  dreams  I'll  be 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

174 


6s&4s. 


GRACES   AND   DUTIES.  197 


3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven; 
All  that  thou  sendest  me, 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly ; 
Still,  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 


197  Rest  and  Refreshment  in  Christ.  C.  M.  double. 

Matt.  xi.  28. 

1  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 

175 


198.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast. 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad, 
I  found  in  him  a  resting-place, 

And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

Behold  I  freely  give 
The  living  water, — thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live. 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream, 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

I  am  this  dark  world's  Light, 
Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun; 
And  in  this  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

'Till  travelling  days  are  done. 

198  "  Abide  with  Us."  CM. 

Luke  xxiv.  29. 

1  Abide  among  us  with  thy  grace, 

Lord  Jesus,  evermore ; 
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GRACES   AND    DUTIES.  199. 

Nor  let  us  e'er  to  sin  give  place, 
Nor  grieve  him  we  adore. 

2  Abide  among  us  with  thy  word, 

Redeemer,  whom  we  love, 
Thy  help  and  mercy  here  afford, 
And  life  with  thee  above. 

3  Abide  among  us  with  thy  ray, 

0  Light  that  lightenest  all, 
And  let  thy  truth  preserve  our  way, 
Nor  suffer  us  to  fall. 

4  Abide  with  us  to  bless  us  still, 

0  bounteous  Lord  of  peace; 
Our  souls  with  grace  and  power  now  fill, 
Our  faith  and  love  increase. 

5  Abide  among  us,  as  our  Shield, 

0  Captain  of  thy  host; 
That  to  the  world  we  may  not  yield, 
Nor  e'er  forsake  our  post. 

6  Abide  with  us  in  faithful  love, 

Our  God  and  Saviour  be, 
Thy  help  at  need,  0  let  us  prove, 
And  keep  us  true  to  thee. 

199  Christ  Indwelling.  S.  M. 

1  0  Saviour  of  our  race ; 

Welcome  indeed  thou  art, 
177 


200.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Blessed  Redeemer,  Fount  of  Grace, 
To  this  my  longing  heart. 

2  Come,  self-existent  Word, 

Within  my  spirit  speak, 
In  that  blest  soul  where  thou  art  heard, 
Peace  dwells  without  a  break. 

3  Let  nought  be  left  within, 

But  cometh  of  thy  hand ; 
Root  quickly  out  the  weeds  of  sin, 
My  cunning  foe  withstand. 

4  Thou  art  the  life,  0  Lord! 

Sole  Light  of  Life,  thou  art ! 
Let  not  thy  glorious  rays  be  poured 
In  vain  on  my  dark  heart. 

5  Star  of  the  East,  arise ! 

Drive  all  my  clouds  away, 
Guide  me  till  earth's  dim  twilight  dies 
Into  the  perfect  day ! 

200  "Like  God."  7s. 

1  Father  of  eternal  grace, 

Glorify  thyself  in  me : 
Meekly  beaming  in  my  face, 
May  the  world  thine  image  see. 

2  Happy  only  in  thy  love, 

Poor,  unfriended,  or  unknown, 
178 


GRACES  AND   DUTIES.  201. 

Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above, 
Stay  my  heart  on  thee  alone. 

3  Humble,  holy,  all-resigned 

To  thy  will, — thy  will  be  done ; 
Oive  me,  Lord,  the  perfect  mind 
Of  thy  well-beloved  Son. 

4  Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 

May  I  tread  the  path  he  trod, 
Die  with  Jesus  on  the  cross, 
Rise  with  him  to  thee,  my  God ! 

201  "  Sold  Thou  me  up."  C.  M. 

1  We  praise  and  bless  thee,  gracious  Lord, 

Our  Saviour  kind  and  true, 
For  all  the  old  things  passed  away, 
For  all  thou  hast  made  new. 

2  Thou,  only  thou,  must  carry  on 

The  work  thou  hast  begun : 
Of  thine  own  strength  thou  must  impart, 
In  thine  own  ways  to  run. 

3  Ah !  leave  us  not — from  day  to  day 

Revive,  restore  again; 
Our  feeble  steps  do  thou  direct, 
Our  enemies  restrain. 

4  Whate'er  would  tempt  the  soul  to  stray, 

Or  separate  from  thee, 
179 


202.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

That,  Lord,  remove,  however  dear 
To  the  poor  heart  it  be. 

5  When  the  flesh  sinks,  then  strengthen  thou 

The  spirit  from  above ; 
Make  us  to  feel  thy  service  sweet, 
And  light  thy  yoke  of  love. 

6  So  shall  we  faultless  stand  at  last 

Before  the  Father's  throne, 
The  blessedness  for  ever  ours, 
The  glory  all  thine  own. 

202  Prayer  for  a  Lowly  Heart.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Let  thy  grace,  Lord,  make  me  lowly, 

Humble  all  my  swelling  pride: 
Fallen,  guilty,  and  unholy, 

Greatness  from  my  eyes  I'll  hide. 

2  I'll  forbid  my  vain  aspiring, 

Nor  at  earthly  honours  aim, 

No  ambitious  heights  desiring, 

Far  above  my  humble  claim. 

3  Weaned  from  earth's  delusive  pleasures, 

In  thy  love  I'll  seek  for  mine ; 

Placed  in  heaven  my  nobler  treasures, 

Earth  I  quietly  resign. 
180 


GRACES    AND    DUTIES.  203. 

Thus  the  transient  world  despising, 

On  the  Lord  my  hopes  rely; 
Thus  my  joys,  from  him  arising, 

Like  himself,  shall  never  die. 


203  A  Child-Me  Spirit.  Ts,  6  lines. 

1  Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart, 

Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art, 

Make  me  as  a  weane'd  child: 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  thee. 

2  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave: 
'Tis  enough  that  thou  wilt  care ; 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear? 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone ; 
Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide, 
As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide. 

4  Thus  preserved  from  Satan's  wiles, 

Safe  from  dangers,  free  from  fears, 
16  181 


204.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

May  I  live  upon  thy  smiles, 

Till  the  promised  hour  appears, 
"When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 
All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 


201  "  Undertake  for  Me."  C.  M. 

1  The  burden  of  my  sins,  0  Lord, 

Is  more  than  I  can  hear — 

To  thee  I  bring  the  guilty  load, 

To  thee  address  my  prayer. 

2  For  naught  of  good  that  I  have  done. 

On  thy  dear  name  I  call, 

Alone  upon  the  cross  I  lean, 

My  Saviour  and  my  all. 

3  Teach  me  to  feel  how  weak  I  am 

Without  thy  strengthening  power, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  grace  renew 
For  every  passing  hour. 

4  Dangers  unseen  on  every  side 

Crowd  thick  life's  troubled  way, 
0  guard  me  through  the  shadowy  night, 
And  guide  my  steps  by  day. 

5  If  sorrow  shade,  if  grief  oppress, 

Whatever  be  thy  will, 
0,  may  I  bow  to  thy  behest, 
And  own  thy  mercy  still. 

182 


GRACES    AND    DUTIES.  205. 

6  And  when  the  chilling  shades  of  death 
Obscure  life's  fading  raj, 
Through  all  may  I  descry  the  dawn 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

205  "0,  Deliver  Us!"  8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  Jesus,  Lord,  we  kneel  before  thee, 

Bend  from  heaven  thy  gracious  ear, 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  thee, 
Friend  of  helpless  sinners,  hear ! 
By  thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord ! 

2.  Taught  by  thine  unerring  Spirit, 
Boldly  we  draw  nigh  to  God, 
Only  in  thy  spotless  merit, 

Only  through  thy  precious  blood  : 
By  thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord ! 

3  From  the  depths  of  nature's  blindness, 

From  the  hardening  power  of  sin, 
From  all  malice  and  unkindness, 

From  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 
By  thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

4  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  the  day  of  Satan's  power. 
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206.  CHRISTIAX    EXPERIENCE. 

In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 
In  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 
By  thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

5  In  the  weary  night  of  sickness, 
In  the  throes  of  grief  and  pain, 
When  we  feel  our  mortal  weakness, 
When  the  creature's  help  is  vain, 
By  thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

(3  In  the  solemn  hour  of  dying, 
In  the  awful  judgment-day, 
May  our  souls  on  thee  relying, 
.    Find  thee  still  our  Hope  and  Stay ! 

By  thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

7  Jesus,  may  thy  promised  blessing 
Comfort  to  our  souls  afford ; 
May  we  now  thy  love  possessing, 
Find  at  last  thy  great  reward ; 
By  thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

206  "  Selp,  Lord!"  C.  M 

1  0  help  us,  Lord, — each  hour  of  need 
Thy  heavenly  succour  give ; 


GRACES    AXD    DUTIES.  207. 

Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live. 

2  0  help  us  when  our  spirits  bleed, 

With  contrite  anguish  sore ; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  indeed, 
0  help  us,  Lord,  the  more. 

3  0  help  us,  through  the  prayer  of  faith, 

More  firmly  to  believe, 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  0  help  us,  Saviour,  from  on  high. 

We  know  no  help  but  thee ; 
0  help  us  so  to  live  and  die, 
As  thine  in  heaven  to  be. 

207  "0  Thou  that  hearest  Prayer."  7s. 

1  0  thou  God  who  hearest  prayer 
Every  hour  and  everywhere  ! 
For  his  sake,  whose  blood  I  plead, 
Hear  me  in  my  hour  of  need : 
Only  hide  not  now  thy  face, 

God  of  all-sufficient  grace  ! 

2  Hear  and  save  me,  gracious  Lord, 

For  my  trust  is  in  thy  word ; 

Wash  me  from  the  stain  of  sin, 

That  thy  peace  may  rule  within : 
16  *  185 


208.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

May  I  know  myself  thy  child, 
Ransomed,  pardoned,  reconciled. 

3  Dearest  Lord !  may  I  so  much 
As  thy  garment's  hem  but  touch, 
Or  but  raise  my  languid  eye 

To  the  cross  where  thou  didst  die, 
It  shall  make  my  spirit  whole, — 
It  shall  heal  and  save  my  soul. 

4  Leave  me  not,  my  Strength,  my  Trust ! 
0,  remember  I'm  but  dust ! 

Leave  me  not  again  to  stray; 
Leave  me  not  the  tempter's  prey : 
Fix  my  heart  on  things  above ; 
Make  me  happy  in  thy  love. 

^0o  '  Casting  all  your  Care  upon  Him."  S.  M. 

1  How  gentle  God's  commands  ! 

How  kind  his  precepts  are  ! 
Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  constant  care. 

2  His  bounty  will  provide, 

His  saints  securely  dwell ; 
That  hand  which  bears  creation  up, 
Shall  guard  his  children  well. 

3  Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  your  weary  mind? 
186 


GRACES   AND    DUTIES.  209. 

0,  seek  your  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  peace  and  comfort  find. 

4  His  goodness  stands  approved, 
Unchanged  from  day  to  day ; 
I'll  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet, 
And  bear  a  song  away. 

209  "  What  I  shall  Choose,  I  wot  not."  0.  M. 

1  Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care, 

Whether  I  die  or  live ; 
To  love  and  serve  thee  is  my  share, 
And  this  thy  grace  must  give. 

2  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad, 

That  I  may  long  obey ; 
If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  soar  to  endless  day  ? 

3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  he  went  through  before  ; 
He  that  unto  God's  kingdom  comes, 
Must  enter  by  his  door. 

4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  has  made  me  meet, 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see  ; 
For  if  thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  will  thy  glory  be? 

5  Then  shall  I  end  my  sad  complaints, 

And  weary,  sinful  days, 
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210.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints, 
That  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small, 
The  eye  of  faith  is  dim ; 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  I  shall  be  with  him. 

210*  The  Cross  and  Crown.  C  M. 

1  Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 

And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 
No,  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, — 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  How  happy  are  the  saints  above, 

Who  once  went  sorrowing  here ; 
For  now  they  taste  unmingled  love, 
And  joy  without  a  tear. 

3  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear, 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free ; 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, — 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me ! 

4  Upon  the  crystal  pavement,  down 

At  Jesus'  pierce'd  feet, 
Joyful  I'll  cast  my  golden  crown, 
And  his  dear  name  repeat. 

5  And  palms  shall  wave,  and  harps  shall  ring, 

Beneath  heaven's  arches  high ;    - 

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GRACES    AND    DUTIES.  211. 

The  Lord  that  lives,  the  ransomed  sing, 
That  lives  no  more  to  die ! 

6  0  precious  cross  !  0  glorious  crown ! 
0  resurrection  day  ! 
Ye  angels,  from  his  throne  come  down, 
And  hear  my  soul  away  I 

211  The  Ninety-first  Psalm.  8s  &  Ts. 

1  Call  Jehovah  thy  salvation, 

Rest  beneath  the  Almighty's  shade, 
In  his  secret  habitation 

Dwell,  nor  ever  be  dismayed: 
There  no  tumult  can  alarm  thee, 

Thou  shalt  dread  no  hidden  snare ; 
Guile  nor  violence  can  harm  thee, 

In  eternal  safeguard  there. 

2  From  the  sword,  at  noon-day  wasting, 

From  the  noisome  pestilence, 
In  the  depth  of  midnight  blasting, 

God  shall  be  thy  sure  defence : 
Fear  not  thou  the  deadly  quiver, 

When  a  thousand  feel  the  blow ; 
Mercy  shall  thy  soul  deliver, 

Though  ten  thousand  be  laid  low. 

3  Thee,  though  winds  and  waves  be  swelling, 

God,  thine  hope,  shall  bear  through  all, 

189 


212.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Plague  shall  not  come  near  thy  dwelling, 

Thee  no  evil  shall  befall : 
He  shall  charge  his  angel-legions 

Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep, 
Though  thou  walk  in  hostile  regions, 

Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

4  Since,  with  pure  and  true  affection, 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 
With  the  wings  of  his  protection 

He  will  shield  thee  from  above : 
Thou  shalt  call  on  him  in  trouble, 

He  will  hearken,  he  will  save ; 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double, 

Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

212  "  Quicken  me,  0  Lord  I"  L.  M. 

1  0  THOU  who  all  things  can'st  control, 
Chase  this  dead  slumber  from  my  soul, 
With  joy  and  fear,  with  love  and  awe, 
Give  me  to  keep  thy  perfect  law. 

2  0  may  one  beam  of  thy  blest  light 
Shine  through  my  soul,  dispel  the  night ; 
Touch  my  cold  breast  with  heavenly  fire, 
With  holy,  conquering  zeal  inspire. 

3  With  lifted  hands  and  streaming  eyes, 

Oft  I  begin  to  grasp  the  prize  : 
190 


GRACES    AXD    DUTIES.  213. 

I  groan,  I  strive,  I  watch,  I  pray ; 
But,  ah  !  how  soon  it  dies  away  ! 

4  The  deadly  slumber  soon  I  feel 
Afresh  upon  my  spirit  steal : 
Rise,  Lord ;  and  grant  thy  quickening  power, 
And  wake  me  that  I  sleep  no  more. 

213  "  One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Baptism."  H.  M. 

1  One  sole  baptismal  sign, 

One  Lord,  below,  above, 
One  faith,  one  hope  divine, 

One  only  watchword — Love  ; 
From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  song  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 

2  Our  sacrifice  is  one  ; 

One  Priest  before  the  throne ; 
The  slain,  the  risen  Son, 

Redeemer,  Lord  alone : 
And  sighs  from  contrite  hearts  that  spring, 
Our  chief,  our  choicest  offering. 

3  Head  of  thy  church  beneath, 

The  catholic,  the  true, 

On  all  her  members  breathe ; 

Her  broken  frame  renew: 

Then  shall  thy  perfect  will  be  done, 

When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 
191 


214,  215.        CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

214  Brotherly  Love.  C.  M. 

1  How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 

When  those  that  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  thus  fulfil  his  word : — 

2  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part; 
When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart: — 

3  When,  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  all  above, 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love : — 

4  When  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flows ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action  glows. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain,  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven,  that  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 


2i\_0  "  See  that  ye  Love  one  another."  C  .M« 

1  Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined, 

And  saved  by  grace  alone  : 
192 


GRACES    AXD   DUTIES.  216. 

Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  church  triumphant  in  thy  love, — 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know: 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above, 
And  we  in  hymns  below. 

3  Thee,  in  thy  glorious  realm,  they  praise, 

And  bow  before  thy  throne : 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace ; — 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 

4  The  holy  to  the  holiest  leads ; 

From  thence  our  spirits  rise: 

And  he  that  in  thy  statutes  treads 

Shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies. 

JJXl)  Welcome  to  a  new  Disciple.  C.  M. 

1  Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord, 

Stranger  nor  foe  art  thou; 
We  welcome  thee  with  warm  accord, 
Our  Friend,  our  Brother  now. 

2  The  cup  of  blessing  which  we  bless, 

The  heavenly  bread  we  break, 
(Our  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness,) 
Freely  with  us  partake. 

3  In  weal  or  woe,  in  joy  or  care, 

Thv  portion  shall  be  ours ; 
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-  1  f.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Christians  their  mutual  burden  share, 
They  lend  their  mutual  powers. 

4  Come  with  us,  we  will  do  thee  good, 

As  God  to  us  hath  done, 
Stand  but  in  him,  as  those  have  stood, 
Whose  faith  the  victory  won. 

5  And  when  by  turns  we  pass  away, 

As  star  by  star  grows  dim, 
May  each,  translated  into  day, 
Be  lost  and  found  in  him. 


ZlJ        -  Prayer  at  Parting.  <S. 

1  For  a  season  called  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend, 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever  present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer : 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong ; 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain ; 
Spare  us,  that  we  may,  ere  long, 
Meet  and  worship  thee  again. 

194 


GRACES    AXD    DUTIES.  218,  219 


4  Then,  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 

Songs  of  gladness  will  we  raise; 
And  our  souls  shall  bless  the  Lord, 
And  speak  forth  his  glorious  praise. 

^18  Parting — to  Meet  Again.  b.  M. 

1  Oxce  more,  before  we  part, 

0,  bless  the  Saviour's  name; 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 

2  Lord,  in  thy  grace  we  came, 

That  blessing  still  impart; 
We  met  in  Jesus'  sacred  name, 
In  Jesus'  name  we  part. 

3  Still  on  thy  holy  word 

We'll  live,  and  feed,  and  grow, 
And  still  go  on  to  know  the  Lord, 
And  practise  what  we  know. 

4  Now,  Lord,  before  we  part, 

Help  us  to  bless  thy  name: 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 

219  The  Christian  Farewell.  L.  M. 

1  Thy  presence,  everlasting  God, 

Wide  o'er  all  nature  spreads  abroad ; 
195 


220.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  cannot  sleep, 
In  every  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  souls  sustain ; 
When  absent,  happy  if  we  share 

Thy  smiles,  thy  counsels,  and  thy  care. 

3  To  thee  we  all  our  ways  commit, 
And  seek  our  comforts  near  thy  feet ; 
Still  on  our  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us  in  thy  beloved  house 
Again  to  pay  our  grateful  vows ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 

ZISj  United — though  Separated.  C.  M. 

1  Blest  be  the  dear  uniting  love 

That  will  not  let  us  part ; 
Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove, 
We  still  are  one  in  heart. 

2  Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 

Where  he  appoints  we  go ; 
And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 
And  show  his  praise  below. 

3  0,  may  we  ever  walk  in  him, 

And  nothing  know  beside ; 
196 


GRACES   AWD   DUTIES.  221. 

Nothing  desire,  nor  aught  esteem, 
But  Jesus  crucified. 

4  Partakers  of  the  Saviour's  grace, 

The  same  in  mind  and  heart, 
Nor  joy,  nor  grief,  nor  time,  nor  place, 
Nor  life,  nor  death,  can  part. 

5  But  let  us  hasten  to  the  day 

Which  shall  our  flesh  restore, 
When  death  shall  all  be  done  away, 
And  we  shall  part  no  more. 


221  Kindness  to  the  Poor.  C.  M. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  send  thy  grace, 

All-powerful,  from  above, 
To  form  in  our  obedient  souls 
The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  0,  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

That  generous  pleasure  know, 
Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  woe. 

3  When  poor  and  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  deep  distress  are  laid, 

Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 

And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 
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222.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

4  So  Jesus  looked  on  dying  man, 
When  throned  above  the  skies, 
And,  in  the  Father's  bosom  blest, 
He  felt  compassion  rise. 

■ 

0  On  wings  of  love  the  Saviour  flew 

To  raise  us  from  the  ground; 
For  us  he  shed  his  precious  blood — 
A  balm  for  every  wound. 

222  "  lre  have  done  it  unto  Me."  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace, 

Thy  bounties  how  complete  : 
How  shall  we  count  the  matchless  sum, 
Or  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine ;  v 

What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace, 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  clothed,  and  fed, 

And  visited,  and  cheered ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 

Our  Saviour's  voice  is  heard! 

198 


CONFLICTS    AND    TRIALS.  223. 

5  Thy  face,  with  reverence  and  with  love, 
We  in  thy  poor  would  see ; 
0,  rather  let  us  beg  our  bread, 
Than  hold  it  back  from  thee. 


CONFLICTS     AND     TRIALS. 
223  All  Things  in  Christ.  S.  M. 

1  Thou  very-present  Aid 

In  suffering  and  distress ! 
The  mind,  which  still  on  thee  is  stayed, 
Is  kept  in  perfect  peace. 

2  Sorrow  and  fear  are  gone, 

Whene'er  thy  face  appears ; 
It  stills  the  sighing  orphan's  moan, 
And  dries  the  widow's  tears. 

3  It  hallows  every  cross, 

It  sweetly  comforts  me ; 
Makes  me  forget  my  every  loss, 
And  find  my  all  in  thee. 

4  Jesus,  to  whom  I  fly, 

Will  all  my  wishes  fill ; 

What  though  created  streams  are  dry? 

I  have  the  fountain  still. 
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224.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE, 

5  Stripped  of  my  earthly  friends, 
I  find  them  all  in  one ; 
And  peace,  and  joy  which  never  ends, 
And  heaven,  in  Christ,  begun. 

224  In  Darkness,  yet  Trusting.  CM. 

1  My  God ! — 0,  could  I  make  the  claim — 

My  Father  and  my  Friend — 

And  call  thee  mine  by  every  name 

On  which  thy  saints  depend  I 

2  By  every  name  of  power  and  love, 

I  would  thy  grace  entreat ; 
Nor  should  my  humble  hope  remove,. 
Nor  leave  thy  mercy-seat, 

3  Yet,  though  my  soul  in  darkness  mourns, 

Thy  word  is  all  my  stay  m7 
Here  would  I  rest  till  light  returns  : 
Thy  presence  makes  my  day. 

4  Speak,  Lord !  and  bid  celestial  peace 

Relieve  my  aching  heart  ; 
0,  smile,  and  bid  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  all  the  gloom  depart ! 

5  Then  shall  my  drooping  spirit  rise, 

And  bless  the  healing  rays  : 

And  change  these  deep,  complaining  sighs 

To  songs  of  sacred  praise. 
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CONFLICTS    AND    TRIALS.  225,  226. 

225  Walking  in  Darkness.  S.  M. 

1  My  God,  to  thee  I  call, 

Must  I  for  ever  mourn? 
So  far  from  thee,  my  life,  my  all, — 
O  when  wilt  thou  return  ? 

2  Dark  as  the  shades  of  night 

My  gloomy  sorrows  rise, 
And  hide  thy  soul  reviving  light 
From  these  desiring  eyes. 

3  Dear  Source  of  all  my  joys, 

And  solace  of  my  care; 
0  wilt  thou  hear  my  plaintive  voice, 
And  grant  my  humble  prayer ! 

4  These  envious  clouds  remove, 

Thy  cheering  light  restore ; 
Confirm  my  interest  in  thy  love 
Till  I  can  doubt  no  more. 

5  Then  if  my  troubles  rise, 

To  thee,  my  God,  I'll  flee, 
And  raise  ray  hopes  above  the  skies, 
And  cast  my  cares  on  thee. 

226  "  Cause  thy  Face  to  Shine."  C.  M. 

1  My  Father,  God,  before  thy  face 

I  cast  me  in  the  dust ; 
201 


227.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Where  is  the  hope  of  happier  days, 
Where  is  my  wonted  trust  ? 

2  I  shrink  with  fear  and  sore  alarm, 

When  threatening  ills  I  see, 
As  in  mine  hour  of  need,  thine  arm 
No  more  could  shelter  me  : — 

3  As  though  thou  could'st  not  see  the  grief 

That  makes  my  courage  quail, 
As  though  thou  would' st  not  send  relief, 
When  human  helpers  fail. 

4  0  Father,  compass  me  about 

With  love,  for  I  am  weak  ; 
Forgive,  forgive  my  sinful  doubt, 
Thy  pitying  glance  I  seek. 

5  Though  mountains  crumble  into  dust, 

Thy  covenant  standeth  fast ; 

Who  follows  thee  in  pious  trust, 

Shall  reach  the  goal  at  last. 

6  Though  strange  and  winding  seem  the  way, 

While  yet  on  earth  I  dwell, 
In  heaven  my  heart  shall  gladly  say, 
Thou,  Lord,  dost  all  things  well ! 

227  The  Wanderer  Returning.  Q.  M= 

1  Dear  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recall 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
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CONFLICTS   AND   TRIALS.  228. 

Low  at  thy  feet  ashamed  I  fall, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Shall  love  like  thine  be  thus  repaid? 

Ah,  vile,  ungrateful  heart ! 
By  earth's  low  cares  so  oft  betrayed, 
From  Jesus  to  depart, 

3  But  he,  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 

My  wandering  soul  restores  ; 
He  bids  the  mourning  heart  partake 
The  pardon  it  implores. 

4  0,  while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord, 

The  deep,  repentant  sigh, 
Confirm  the  kind,  forgiving  word, 
With  pity  in  thine  eye. 

5  Then  shall  the  mourner  at  thy  feet 

Rejoice  to  see  thy  face, 
And  grateful  own  how  kind,  how  sweet 
Thy  condescending  grace. 

228  "  To  whom  can  we  Go  but  unto  Thee  9"  L.  M, 

1  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me  ! 

For  I  am  weary  and  opprest ; 
I  come  to  cast  myself  on  thee ; 
Thou  art  my  Refuge  and  my  Rest. 

2  Look  down  on  me,  for  I  am  weak ; 

I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length  ; 

203 


229.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Thine  aid  omnipotent  I  seek ; 

For  thou,  my  Saviour,  art  my  Strength. 

3  I  am  bewildered  on  my  way  ; 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night ; 
0,  shed  thou  forth  some  cheering  ray; 
For  thou,  my  Saviour,  art  my  Light. 

4  I  hear  the  storms  around  me  rise, 

But,  when  I  dread  th'  impending  shock, 
My  spirit  to  her  refuge  flies ; 

For  thou,  my  Saviour,  art  my  Rock. 

5  When  the  accuser  flings  his  darts, 

I  look  to  thee — my  terrors  cease ; 
Thy  cross  a  hiding-place  imparts ; 
For  thou,  my  Saviour,  art  my  Peace. 

6  Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink, 

In  that  tremendous,  latest  strife, 
Thou  wilt  not  suffer  me  to  sink ; 
For  thou,  my  Saviour,  art  my  Life. 

7  Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply, 

Even  to  the  end,  whate'er  befall ; 
Through  life,  in  death,  eternally, 
For  thou,  my  Saviour,  art  my  All. 

229  «  Help  Thou  mine  Unbelief ."  CM. 

1  Lord,  I  believe ;  thy  power  I  own, 

Thy  word  I  would  obey ; 
204 


CONFLICTS   AND   TRIALS.  230." 

I  wander  comfortless  and  lone, 
When  from  thy  truth  I  stray. 

2  Lord,  I  believe ;  but  gloomy  fears 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight ; 
I  look  to  thee  with  prayers  and  tears, 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light. 

3  Lord,  I  believe ;  but  oft,  I  know, 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak  ; 
My  weakness  strengthen,  and  bestow 
The  confidence  I  seek  ! 

4  Yes  !  I  believe  ;  and  only  thou 

Can'st  give  my  soul  relief : 
Lord,  to  thy  truth  my  spirit  bow  ; 
"Help  thou  mine  unbelief  I" 

230  "  Make  Haste,  0  God,  to  deliver  Me."  L.  M. 

1  My  soul  before  thee  prostrate  lies, 
To  thee,  its  source,  my  spirit  flies ; 
0  turn  to  me  thy  cheering  face ; 
Enrich  me  with  thy  plenteous  grace. 

2  Deeply  convinced  of  sin,  I  cry, 
In  thy  death,  Saviour,  let  me  die : 

0  may  the  world,  may  self,  and  pride, 
In  me  henceforth  be  crucified. 

3  My  heart  in  thee  and  in  thy  ways 
Delights,  yet  from  thy  presence  strays  ;    ' 

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231.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

0  keep,  I  pray,  my  wavering  mind 
Stayed  upon  thee,  to  thee  resigned. 

4  Still  will  I  wait,  0  Lord,  on  thee, 
Till  in  thy  light  the  light  I  see ; 
Till  thou  in  my  behalf  appear, 
To  banish  every  doubt  and  fear. 

5  Then  even  in  storms  I  thee  shall  know, 
My  sure  support  and  refuge  too ; 

In  every  trial  I  shall  prove, 
Assuredly,  that  God  is  love. 

231  Pleading  with  Jesus.  C.  M. 

1  Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat 

Where  Jesus  answers  prayer  ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And,  such,  0  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place  ! 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
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CONFLICTS   AND   TRIALS.  232. 

I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died. 

5  0  wondrous  love  !  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

6  "  Poor  tempest-tossed  soul,  be  still, 

My  promised  grace  receive  :" 
'Tis  Jesus  speaks, — I  must,  I  will, 
I  can,  I  do  believe. 

232  "Remember  Me."  CM. 

1  0  Thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  heart  to  .thee ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  on  my  sad  and  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart, 
In  love  remember  me. 

3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 

0  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day ; 

For  good  remember  me. 
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233. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 


4  If  for  thy  sake,  upon  my  name 

Shame  and  reproach  shall  be, 
I'll  hail  reproach,  and  welcome  shame, 
If  thou  remember  me. 

5  "When  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  body  see; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief; 
And,  Lord,  remember  me. 

6  When,  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death, 

I  wait  thy  just  decree, 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath — 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

JiOO  Peace  Returning.  C.  M. 

1  0  speak  that  gracious  word  again, 

And  cheer  my  drooping  heart ; 
No  voice  but  thine  can  soothe  my  pain, 
And  bid  my  fears  depart. 

2  And  wilt  thou  still  vouchsafe  to  own, 

A  worm  so  vile  as  I? 
And  may  I  still  approach  thy  throne, 
And  Abba,  Father,  cry  ? 

3  My  Saviour,  by  his  powerful  word, 

Hath  turned  my  night  to  day ; 

And  all  those  heavenly  joys  restored, 

Which  I  had  sinned  away. 
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CONFLICTS    AND    TRIALS.  234. 

4  Dear  Lord,  I  wonder  and  adore ; 
Thy  grace  is  all  divine : 
0  keep  me,  that  I  sin  no  more 
Against  such  love  as  thine. 

^Ot:  Rest  for  weary  Souls.  iS. 

1  Does  the  Gospel-word  proclaim 
Rest  for  those  who  weary  be? 
Then,  my  soul,  put  in  thy  claim, 
Sure  that  promise  speaks  to  thee. 

2  Marks  of  grace  I  cannot  show, 
All  polluted  is  my  best; 

Yet  I  weary  am,  I  know, 
And  the  weary  long  for  rest. 

3  Burdened  with  a  load  of  sin, 
Harassed  with  tormenting  doubt, 
Hourly  conflicts  from  within, 
Hourly  crosses  from  without: — 

4  All  my  little  strength  is  gone, 
Sink  I  must  without  supply ; 
Sure  upon  the  earth  is  none 
Can  more  weary  be  than  I. 

5  In  the  ark  the  weary  dove 
Found  a  welcome  resting-place; 
Thus  my  spirit  longs  to  prove 

Rest  in  Christ,  the  ark  of  grace. 

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235.  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

6  Tempest-tossed  I  long  have  been, 
And  the  flood  increases  fast ; 
Open,  Lord,  and  take  me  in, 
Till  the  storm  be  overpast. 

2iOO  Dejection  Reproved.  L.  M. 

1  Be  still  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 
To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  snares : 
They  cast  dishonour  on  thy  Lord, 

And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear? 
How  can'st  thou  want,  if  he  provide. 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide? 

3  When  first,  before  his  mercy-seat, 
Thou  clid'st  to  him  thine  all  commit; 
He  gave  thee  warrant,  from  that  hour, 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love,  and  power. 

•4  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  pass'd, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last? 

5  Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road, 

It  leads  thee  home  apace  to  God ; 

Then  count  thy  present  trials  small, 

For  heaven  will  make  amends  for  all. 
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CONFLICTS    AND    TRIALS.  236,  237. 

236  "  Before,  I  teas  Afflicted,  I  icent  Astray:'  L.  M. 

1  Long  unafflicted,  undismayed, 

In  pleasure's  path  secure  I  strayed; 
Thou  mad'st  me  feel  thy  chastening  rod, 
And  straight  I  turned  unto  my  God. 

2  What  though  it  pierced  my  fainting  heart, 
I  bless  thine  hand  that  caused  the  smart ; 
It  taught  my  tears  a  while  to  flow, 

But  saved  me  from  eternal  woe. 

3  0,  hadst  thou  left  me  unchastised, 
Thy  precepts  I  had  still  despised ; 
And  still  the  snare  in  secret  laid, 
Had  my  unwary  feet  betrayed. 

4  I  love  thee,  therefore,  0  my  God, 
And  breathe  towards  thy  dear  abode, 
Where  in  thy  presence  fully  blest, 
Thy  chosen  saints  for  ever  rest. 

2iOi  Sorrowing,  yet  Rejoicing.  J  IS. 

1  For  what  shall  I  praise  thee,  my  God  and  my 
King? 
For  what  blessings  the  tribute  of  gratitude  bring  ? 
Shall  I  praise  thee  for  pleasure,  for  health,  and 

for  ease, 
For  the  spring  of  delight,  and  the  sunshine  of 


peace? 


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238.  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

2  Shall  I  praise  thee  for  flowers  that  bloomed  on 

my  breast, 
For  joys  in  perspective,  and  pleasures  possessed? 
For  the  spirits  that  heightened  my  days  of  de- 

nght, 

And  the  slumber  that  sate  on  my  pillow  at  night  ? 

3  For  this  should  I  thank  thee,  but  only  for  this, 
I  should  leave  half  untold  thy  donation  of  bliss  : 
I  thank  thee  for  sorrow,  for  sickness,  and  care ; 
For  the  thorns  I  have  gathered,  the  anguish  I 

bear ; — 

4  For  nights  of  anxiety,  watching,  and  tears, 
A  present  of  pain,  a  perspective  of  fears : 

I  praise  thee,  I  bless  thee,  my  King  and  my  God, 
For  the  good  and  the  evil  thy  hand  has  bestowed. 

5  The  flowers  were  sweet,  but  their  fragrance  is 

flown; 
They  left  me  no  fruit — they  are  withered  and 

gone;— 
The  thorn  it  was  poignant,  but  precious  to  me 
As  the  message  of  mercy  that  led  me  to  thee. 

238  In  Great  Tribulation.  7s. 

1  God,  be  merciful  to  me, 

For  my  spirit  trusts  in  thee. 

And  to  thee,  her  Refuge,  springs, 

Be  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 
212 


CONFLICTS   AND    TRIALS.  239. 

Round  the  trembling  sinner  cast, 
Till  this  storm  is  overpast. 

From  the  water-floods  that  roll 
Deep  and  deeper  round  my  soul, 
Me,  thine  arm  Almighty  take, 
For  thy  loving-kindness'  sake ; 
If  thy  truth  from  me  depart, 
Thy  rebuke  will  break  my  heart. 

Foes  increase,  they  close  me  round, 
Friend  nor  comforter  is  found; 
Sore  temptations  now  assail, 
Hope  and  strength  and  courage  fail; 
Turn  not  from  thy  servant's  grief, 
Hasten,  Lord,  to  my  relief. 

Poor  and  sorrowful  am  I, 
Set  me,  0  my  God,  on  high : 
Wonders  thou  for  me  hast  wrought; 
Nigh  to  death  my  soul  is  brought; 
Save  me,  Lord,  in  mercy  save, 
Lest  I  sink  below  the  grave. 


239  "  Be  Thou  my  strong  Habitation."  7s. 

1  Lord,  thou  art  my  rock  of  strength, 

And  my  home  is  in  thine  arms, 

Thou  wilt  send  me  help  at  length, 

And  I  feel  no  wild  alarms. 
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239.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Sin  nor  death  can  pierce  the  shield 
Thy  defence  has  o'er  me  thrown, 

Up  to  thee  myself  I  yield, 

And  my  sorrows  are  thine  own. 

2  When  my  trials  tarry  long, 

Unto  thee  I  look  and  wait, 
Knowing  none,  though  keen  and  strong, 

Can  my  trust  in  thee  abate. 
And  this  faith  I  long  have  nursed, 

Comes  alone,  0  God,  from  thee; 
Thou  my  heart  didst  open  first, 

Thou  did'st  set  this  hope  in  me. 

3  On  thee,  0  my  God,  I  rest, 

Letting  life  float  calmly  on, 
For  I  know  the  last  is  best, 

When  the  crown  of  joy  is  won. 
In  thy  might  all  things  I  bear, 

In  thy  love  find  bitter,  sweet, 
And  with  all  my  grief  and  care 

Sit  in  patience  at  thy  feet. 

4  Let  thy  mercy's  wings  be  spread 

O'er  me,  keep  me  close  to  thee, 

In  the  peace  thy  love  doth  shed, 

Let  me  dwell  eternally. 
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CONFLICTS  AND   TRIALS.  240,  241. 

Be  my  all ;  in  all  I  do, 

Let  me  only  seek  thy  will, 
Where  the  heart  to  thee  is  true, 

All  is  peaceful,  calm,  and  still. 

240  The  Sure  Covenant.  C.  M. 

1  My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 

Abides  for  ever  sure; 
And  in  its  matchless  grace  I  feel 
My  happiness  secure. 

2  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 

My  Father  art  become, 
Jesus  my  guardian  and  my  friend, 
And  heaven  my  final  home; — 

3  I  welcome  all  thy  sovereign  will, 

For  all  that  will  is  love; 
And  when  I  know  not  what  thou  dost, 
I  wait  the  light  above. 

4  Thy  covenant  in  the  darkest  gloom 

Shall  heavenly  rays  impart, 
And  when  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
Sustain  my  fainting  heart. 

241  Resignation.  C.  M. 

1  One  prayer  I  have, — all  prayers  in  one, 

When  I  am  wholly  thine ; 
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212.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Thy  will,  my  God,  thy  will  be  done 
And  let  that  will  be  mine. 

2  All-wise,  All-mighty,  and  All-good, 

In  thee  I  firmly  trust ; 
Thy  ways,  unknown  or  understood, 
Are  merciful  and  just. 

3  May  I  remember,  that  to  thee 

Whate'er  I  have,  I  owe ; 
And  back  in  gratitude  from  me, 
May  all  thy  bounties  flow. 

4  And  though  thy  wisdom  takes  away, 

Shall  I  arraign  thy  will?  • 

No,  let  me  bless  thy  name,  and  say, 
"The  Lord  is  gracious  still." 

5  Write  but  my  name  upon  the  roll 

Of  thy  redeemed  above, 
Then  heart,  and  mind,  and  strength,  and  soul, 
I'll  love  thee  for  thy  love. 

242  "  My  Times  are  in  Thy  hand."  S.  M. 

1  "My  times  are  in  thy  hand," 

My  God,  I  wish  them  there; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul  I  leave, 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 

2  "My  times  are  in  thy  hand," 

Whatever  they  may  be ; 

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CONFLICTS    AND    TKIALS.  243. 

Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  thee. 

3  "My  times  are  in  thy  hand," 

Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear? 
My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  "My  times  are  in  thy  hand," — 

Jesus  the  crucified! 
The  hand  my  cruel  sins  had  pierced, 
Is  now  my  guard  and  guide. 

5  "My  times  are  in  thy  hand," 

I'll  always  trust  in  thee ; 
And  after  death,  at  thy  right  hand 
I  shall  for  ever  be. 

24:3  "  Looking  unto  Jesus."  «S. 

1  When,  along  life's  thorny  road, 
Faints  the  soul  beneath  the  load, 
By  its  cares  and  sins  oppressed, 
Finds  on  earth  no  peace  or  rest; 
When  the  wily  tempter's  near, 
Filling  us  with  doubt  and  fear: 
Jesus,  to  thy  feet  we  flee ; 
Jesus,  we  will  look  to  thee. 

2  Thou,  our  Saviour,  from  the  throne 
Listenest  to  thy  people's  moan; 

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244.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Thou,  the  living  Head,  dost  share 
Every  pang  thy  members  bear : 
Full  of  tenderness  thou  art, 
Thou  wilt  heal  the  broken  heart ; 
Full  of  power,  thine  arm  shall  quell 
All  the  rage  and  might  of  hell. 

3  Mighty  to  redeem  and  save, 
Thou  hast  overcome  the  grave ; 
Thou  the  bars  of  death  hast  riven, 
Opened  wide  the  gate  of  heaven: 
Soon  in  glory  thou  shalt  come, 
Taking  thy  poor  pilgrims  home : 
Jesus,  then  we  all  shall  be, 
Ever,  ever,  Lord,  with  thee. 

244  Reliance  upon  the  Saviour.  fe.  M. 

1  My  spirit  on  thy  care, 

Blest  Saviour,  I  recline ; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 
For  thou  art  love  divine. 

2  In  thee  I  place  my  trust, 

On  thee  I  calmly  rest; 
I  know  thee  good,  I  know  thee  just, 
And  count  thy  choice  the  best. 

3  Whate'er  events  betide, 

Thy  will  they  all  perform ; 

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CONFLICTS  AND   TRIALS.  245. 

Safe  on  thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Nor  fear  the  coming  storm. 

4  Let  good  or  ill  befall, 
.  It  must  be  good  for  me, 
Secure  of  having  thee  in  all, 
Of  having  all  in  thee. 


245  "  Not  my  will,  but  Thine?  CM. 

1  Author  of  good,  to  thee  we  turn: 

Thine  ever-wakeful  eye 
Alone  can  all  our  wants  discern — 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  0,  let  thy  love  within  us  dwell, 

Thy  fear  our  footsteps  guide; 
That  love  shall  vainer  loves  expel, 
That  fear,  all  fears  beside. 

3  And  since  by  passion's  force  subdued, 

Too  oft  with  stubborn  will 
We  blindly  shun  the  latent  good, 
And  grasp  the  specious  ill; — 

4  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want, 

Let  mercy  still  supply : 

The  good  we  ask  not,  Father,  grant ; 

The  ill  we  ask,  deny. 
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PRAYER     AND     WATCHFULNESS. 
246  The  Power  of  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  There  is  an  eye  that  never  sleeps 

Beneath  the  wing  of  night ; 
There  is  an  ear  that  never  shuts, 
When  sink  the  beams  of  light. 

2  There  is  an  arm  that  never  tires, 

When  human  strength  gives  way ; 
There  is  a  love  that  never  fails, 
When  earthly  loves  decay. 

3  That  eye  is  fixed  on  seraph  throngs ; 

That  arm  upholds  the  sky ; 
That  ear  is  filled  with  angel  songs ; 
That  love  is  throned  on  high. 

4  But  there's  a  power  which  man  can  wield 

When  mortal  aid  is  vain, 
That  eye,  that  arm,  that  love  to  reach, 
That  listening  ear  to  gain. 

5  That  power  is  prayer,  which  soars  on  high, 

Through  Jesus,  to  the  throne ; 

And  moves  the  hand  which  moves  the  world, 

To  bring  salvation  down  ! 
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PRAYER   AXD    WATCHFULNESS.      247,  248. 
24:7  The  Throne  of  Grace.  S.  M. 

1  Behold  the  throne  of  grace ! 

The  promise  calls  me  near ; 
There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  That  rich  atoning  blood, 

"Which  sprinkled  round  I  see, 
Provides  for  those  who  come  to  God, 
An  all-prevailing  plea. 

3  Beyond  our  utmost  wants, 

His  love  and  power  can  bless : 
To  praying  souls  he  always  grants 
More  than  they  can  express. 

4  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love ; 
I  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below, 
And  reign  with  thee  above. 

5  Teach  me  to  live  by  faith, 

Conform  my  will  to  thine ; 
Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

24:8  The  Blessed  Hour.  L.  M. 

1  Blest  hour  !  when  mortal  man  retires 

To  hold  communion  with  his  God, 

To  send  to  heaven  his  warm  desires, 

And  listen  to  the  sacred  word. 
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249.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

2  Blest  hour!  when  God  himself  draws  nigh, 
Well  pleased  his  people's  voice  to  hear, 
To  hush  the  penitential  sigh, 

And  wipe  away  the  mourner's  tear. 

8  Blest  hour  !  for,  where  the  Lord  resorts, 
Foretastes  of  future  bliss  are  given, 
And  mortals  find  his  earthly  courts 

The  house  of  God, — the  gate  of  heaven ! 

4  Hail,  peaceful  hour  !  supremely  blest, 

Amid  the  hours  of  worldly  care ; 
The  hour  that  yields  the  spirit  rest, 
That  sacred  hour — the  hour  of  prayer. 

5  And  when  my  hours  of  prayer  are  past, 

And  this  frail  tenement  decays, 

Then  may  I  spend  in  heaven  at  last 

A  never-ending  hour  of  praise. 

249  The  Lord's  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  Our  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven, 

All  hallowed  be  thy  name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come ;  thy  will  be  done 
In  heaven  and  earth  the  same. 

2  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 

And  as  we  those  forgive 

Who  sin  against  us,  so  may  we 

Forgiving  grace  receive. 
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PRAYER   AND   WATCHFULNESS.  250. 

3  Into  temptation  lead  us  not ; 
From  evil  set  us  free ; 
And  thine  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power, 
And  glory,  ever  be. 

250  "O  Thou  that  hearest  Prayer."  C.  M. 

1  Look  thou,  0  Lord,  on  him  who  lies 

A  suppliant  at  thy  feet ; 
And  hearken  to  the  feeblest  cries 
That  reach  thy  mercy-seat. 

2  Between  the  cherubim  of  old 

Thy  glory  was  expressed  ; 
But  God,  through  Christ,  we  now  behold 
In  flesh  made  manifest. 

3  Through  him  who  all  our  sickness  felt, 

Who  all  our  sorrows  bare, 
Through  him  in  whom  thy  fulness  dwelt, 
We  offer  up  our  prayer. 

4  Touched  with  a  feeling  of  our  woes, 

Jesus,  our  High  Priest,  stands ; 
All  our  infirmities  he  knows, 
Our  souls  are  in  his  hands. 

5  He  bears  them  up  with  strength  divine, 

When  at  thy  feet  we  fall ; 

Lord,  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine ; 

Hear  us, — on  thee  we  call. 
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251.  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

JiOJi  Preparation  of  the  Heart.  0.  M. 

1  Oppressed  with  guilt,  convinced  of  sin, 

In  weakness,  want,  and  woe, 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  go? 

2  God  of  all  grace,  we  bring  to  thee 

A  broken,  contrite  heart ; 
Give,  what  thine  eye  delights  to  see, 
Truth  in  the  inward  part. 

3  Give  deep  humility ;  the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow  give  ; 
A  strong,  desiring  confidence 
To  hear  thy  voice  and  live  ; — 

4  Faith  in  the  only  Sacrifice 

That  can  for  sin  atone ; 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes 
On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone  ; — 

5  Patience  to  watch,  and  wait,  and  weep, 

Though  mercy  long  delay ; 
Courage,  our  fainting  souls  to  keep, 
And  trust  thee  though  thou  slay. 

6  Give  these,  and  then  thy  will  be  done ; 

Thus,  strengthened  with  all  might, 

We,  through  thy  Spirit  and  thy  Son, 

Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 
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PRAYE?  AND    WATCHFULNESS.      252,  253. 

252  %  Charge.  S.  M. 

1  A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky  : — 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil, — 
0  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live ; 
And  0,  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely, — 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 

253  "Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies."  L.  M. 

1  0  THOU,  who  hast  at  thy  command 
The  hearts  of  all  men  in  thy  hand ; 
Our  wayward,  erring  hearts  incline 
To  have  no  other  will  but  thine. 

2  Our  wishes,  our  desires,  control; 
Mould  every  purpose  of  the  soul; 
O'er  all  may  we  victorious  be 

That  stands  between  ourselves  and  thee. 

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254.  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

3  Thrice  blest  will  all  our  blessings  be, 
When  we  can  look  through  them  to  thee ; 
When  each  glad  heart  its  tribute  pays 
Of  love,  and  gratitude,  and  praise. 

4  And  while  we  to  thy  glory  live, 
May  we  to  thee  all  glory  give, 
Until  the  final  summons  come, 
That  calls  thy  willing  servants  home. 

25-J:  «  From  Me  is  thy  fruit  found:'  C  M. 

1  Father,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift, 

On  thee  my  hope  depends, 
Convinced  that  every  perfect  gift 
From  thee  alone  descends. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  thine  alone, 

And  power  and  wisdom  too ; 
Without  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought, 

Our  good  is  all  divine ; 
The  praise  of  every  holy  thought 
And  righteous  word  is  thine. 

4  From  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  power  on  thee  to  call, 

In  whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live : 

Our  God  is  all  in  all. 
226 


PRAYER   AND   WATCHFULNESS.       255,  256. 

255  "Watch!"  S.  M. 

1  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Each  in  his  office  wait; 
With  joy  ohey  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watch  before  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame ; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch! — 'tis  your  Lord's  command; 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near; 
Mark  every  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  0,  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crowned. 

256  "  Watch  and  Pray!"         S.  M  Double. 

1  Ah,  when  shall  I  awake 

From  sin's  soft  soothing  power; 
The  slumber  from  my  spirit  shake, 

And  rise  to  fall  no  more? 
Awake,  no  more  to  sleep, 

But  stand  with  constant  care, 

Look  up  to  God  my  soul  to  keep, 

And  ever  watch  in  prayer. 
227 


257.  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

2  0,  could  I  always  pray, 

And  never,  never  faint — 
Freely  to  God  might  I  convey 

Each  woe  and  each  complaint; 
Before  him  might  I  lie, 

And  tell  him  all  my  care; 
And  Father,  Abba  Father,  cry, 

And  pour  a  ceaseless  prayer ! 

3  My  Saviour,  I  would  wait, 

Till  thou  shalt  make  me  whole ; 
Till  thou  shalt  all  things  new  create 

In  my  believing  soul; 
Till  thou  my  sins  subdue. 

Till  thou  my  sins  destroy, 
My  spirit  after  God  renew, 

And  fill  with  peace  and  joy. 

257  "  The  Bridegroom  Cometh !"  7s  &  6&. 

1  Rejoice,  rejoice  believers! 

And  let  your  lights  appear. 
The  evening  is  advancing, 

The  darker  night  is  near. 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising; 

And  soon  will  he  draw  nigh: 

Up,  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle, 

At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 
228 


PRAYER   AND   WATCHFULNESS.  257. 

2  See  that  your  lamps  are  burning, 

Replenish  them  with  oil; 
Look  now  for  your  salvation. 

The  end  of  sin  and  toil. 
The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near, 
Go,  meet  him  as  he  cometh, 

With  hallelujahs  clear. 

3  0,  wise  and  holy  virgins, 

Now  raise  your  voices  higher, 
Till  in  your  jubilations, 

Ye  meet  the  angel-choir. 
The  marriage  feast  is  waiting, 

The  gates  wide  open  stand; 
Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory, 

The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand. 

4  Our  hope  and  expectation, 

0  Jesus,  now  appear ; 
Arise,  thou  Sun  so  looked  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere ! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  0  Lord,  to  see 

The  day  of  our  redemption, 

And  ever  be  with  thee. 
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258.  THE   CHURCH. 


THE  CHURCH. 

2o8  On  laying  the  Corner-Stone  of  a  Churah.  C.  M. 

1  The  ground  on  which  this  day  we  stand, 

Holy  henceforth  shall  be, 
For  thus,  Lord  Jjrod  of  sea  and  land, 
Thine  own  we  render  thee. 

2  Maker  and  Builder  thou,  of  all 

Around  us  and  above, 
On  thine  Almighty  name  we  call 
To  crown  our  work  of  love. 

3  An  earthly  temple  to  thy  praise, 

Our  labouring  hands  would  pile; 
Do  thou  a  sacred  temple  raise, 
v  Within  its  walls,  the  while. 

4  Of  living  stones  that  temple  frame, 

Founded  on  Christ  alone, 
Inscribed  with  his  exalted  name, 
By  all  men  read  and  known. 

5  From  thence,  as  time  and  tide  roll  by, 

May  ransomed  souls  ascend, 
Safe  in  their  Father's  home  on  high, 
Eternity  to  spend. 

230 


DEDICATION.  259. 


DEDICATION. 
259  Dedication  of  a  Church.        L.  M.  6  lines. 

1  From  highest  heaven,  the  Father's  Son, 
Descending  like  that  mystic  stone 

Cut  from  a  mountain  without  hands, 
Came  down  below,  and  filled  all  lands; 
Uniting,  midway  in  the  sky, 
His  house  on  earth,  and  house  on  high. 

2  That  house  on  high —  it  ever  rings 
With  praises  of  the  King  of  kings; 
For  ever  there,  on  harps  divine, 

They  hymn  the  eternal  One  and  Trine ; 
We,  here  below,  the  strain  prolong, 
And  faintly  echo  Zion's  song. 

3  0  Lord  of  lords  invisible ; 

With  thy  pure  light  this  temple  fill : 
Hither,  oft  as  invoked,  descend; 
Here  to  thy  people's  prayer  attend : 
Here,  through  all  hearts  for  evermore, 
The  Spirit's  quickening  graces  pour. 

4  Here  may  the  faithful,  day  by  day, 
In  kneeling  adoration  pray ; 

And  here  receive  from  thy  dear  love 

The  blessings  of  that  home  above ; 
231 


260.  THE   CHURCH. 

r 

Till,  loosened  from  this  mortal  chain, 
Its  everlasting  joys  they  gain. 

5  To  God  the  Father,  glory  due, 
And  to  his  only  Son  most  true, 
With  thee,  0  mighty  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  paid  by  all  the  heavenly  host ; 
To  whom  praise,  power,  and  blessing,  be 
Through  ages  of  eternity. 

260  Nature's  Temple.  L.  M. 

1  The  perfect  world,  by  Adam  trod, 
Was  the  first  temple,  built  by  God; 
His  fiat  laid  the  corner-stone; 

He  spake,  and,  lo,  the  work  was  done. 

2  He  hung  its  starry  roof  on  high, 
The  broad  expanse  of  azure  sky; 

He  spread  its  pavement,  green  and  bright, 
And  curtained  it  with  morning  light. 

3  The  mountains  in  their  places  stood, 
The  sea,  the  sky;  and  all  was  good; 
And  when  its  first  pure  praises  rung,    . 
The  morning  stars  together  sung. 

4  Lord,  'tis  not  ours  to  make  the  sea, 

And  earth,  and  sky,  a  house  for  thee; 

But  in  thy  sight  our  offering  stands, 

An  humbler  temple,  built  with  hands. 
232 


DEDICATION.  261,  262. 

261  "  Will  God,  indeed,  dwell  on  the  Earth  V  L.  M. 

1  0  Thou,  who  did'st  the  temple  fill 

With  thy  resplendent,  awful  train, 
The  glory  of  thine  Israel  still, 

Appear  in  those  bright  robes  again. 

2  In  us,  and  round  about  us  shine, 

Here  cause  us  to  behold  thy  face: 
0  make  this  tabernacle  thine, 
0  sanctify  this  holy  place. 

3  Now  send  the  promised  unction  down, 

And  all  our  waiting  hearts  inspire : 
Lord  Jesus,  make  thy  goings  known, 
Thy  ministers  a  flame  of  fire. 

4  Work  with  them,  and  confirm  thy  word 

To  all  who  worship  in  this  place : 
0  pour  upon  us,  holy  Lord, 

Unceasing  showers  of  saving  grace. 

5  So  shall  thy  servants'  hopes  be  crowned, 

And  glory  to  thy  name  be  given ; 
While  this  Bethesda  shall  be  found 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 


262  Dedication.  8s,  &  7s,  6  lines. 

1  Come  thou  now,  and  be  among  us, 

Lord  and  Maker,  while  we  pray : 
20  *  233 


262.  THE    CHTJRCH. 

Let  thy  presence  fill  the  temple 
Which  we  dedicate  to-day; 

And  thyself  its  Consecrator, 
Dwell  within  its  walls  alway. 

2  Grant  that  all  thy  faithful  people 

May  thy  truer  temple  be ; 
Neither  flesh,  nor  soul,  nor  spirit, 

Know  another  Lord  than  thee : 
But  to  thee  once  dedicated, 

Serve  thee  everlastingly. 

3  Bright  be  here  the  Monarch's  altar, 

With  the  presents  that  we  bring : 
Held  in  holy  veneration, 

Rich  with  many  an  offering ; 
Ever  hallowed,  ever  quiet, 

Ever  dear  to  God  its  King. 

4  Here  our  souls,  as  thy  true  altars, 

Deign  to  hallow  and  to  bless, 
0  thou  future  Judge  of  all  men, 

With  thy  grace  and  holiness ; 
That  thy  gifts,  sent  down  from  heaven, 

We  may  evermore  possess. 

5  Laud  and  honour  to  the  Father; 

Laud  and  honour  to  the  Son ; 
234 


DEDICATION. 


263. 


Laud  and  honour  to  the  Spirit; 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One: 
Consubstantial,  co-eternal, 

While  unending  ages  run. 

263  "  The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion."  L.  M.  6  lines. 

1  Enthroned  in  light,  eternal  God, 
The  highest  heaven  is  thy  abode ; 
Yet  thou  with  us  wilt  deign  to  dwell; 
Thou  lov'st  the  gates  of  Zion  well : 
On  Salem's  peaceful  hill  we  raise 

A  sacred  temple  to  thy  praise. 

2  Here  let  the  pilgrim  find  the  road 
That  leads  the  wandering  soul  to  God ; 
Here  sorrow  lift  her  tearful  eye, 
Allured  to  brighter  scenes  on  high ; 
The  weary  spirit  find  repose, 

And  at  the  cross  forget  her  woes. 

3  Our  God,  our  fathers'  God,  we  raise 

This  sacred  temple  to  thy  praise ; 

Here,  safe  beneath  thy  sheltering  wing, 

Shall  contrite  souls  their  offerings  bring, 

Till  called  to  soar  and  join  the  song 

Which  swells  amid  the  heavenly  throng. 
235 


264,265.  THE   CHURCH. 


CHRISTIAN     MINISTERS. 
A\y\.  Intercession  for  Ministers.  O.  M. 

1  Lord,  thine  appointed  servants  bless, 

That  they  may  faithful  be, 
To  preach  the  truth  in  righteousness, 
And  sinners  win  to  thee. 

2  Uphold  them  by  Almighty  power, 

Thy  strength  divine  impart, 
And,  in  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 
Cheer  thou  their  fainting  heart. 

3  In  holy  watchfulness  and  prayer, 

0  keep  them  near  thy  side ; 
May  they  with  loving  zeal  declare 
A  Saviour  crucified. 

4  Great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  draw  near, 

Thy  Spirit  now  be  given ; 
That  they  who  preach,  and  they  who  hear, 
May  sing  thy  praise  in  heaven. 

265  For  the  Success   of  Ministers.  L.  M. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 

Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer: 

We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee: 

Successful  pleaders  may  they  be. 
236 


CHRISTIAN    MINISTERS.  266. 

2  0,  clothe  their  words  with  power  divine, 
And  let  those  words  be  ever  thine; 

To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal; 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

3  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain, — 
And  thus  reward  their  toil  and  pain. 

4  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  Spirit's  living  power. 

2iK)0  For  an  Assembly  of  Ministers.  L.  M. 

1  Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high ; 

Lord,  thine  assembled  servants  bless ; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 

And  clothe  thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Within  thy  temple,  when  we  stand 

To  teach  the  truth,  as  taught  by  thee ; 
Saviour,  like  stars  in  thy  right  hand, 
The  angels  of  the  Churches  be. 

3  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 

Firmness  with  meekness,  from  above, 
To  bear  thy  people  on  our  heart, 

And  love  the  souls  wh.om  thou  dost  love : — 

237 


ZOi.  THE   CHURCH. 

4  To  watch,  and  pray,  and  never  faint, 

By  day  and  night,  strict  guard  to  keep, 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 
Nourish  thy  lambs,  and  feed  thy  sheep. 

5  Then,  when  our  work  is  finished  here, 

In  humble  hope  our  charge  resign ; 

When  the  Chief  Shepherd  shall  appear, 

0  God,  may  they  and  we  be  thine. 

2tOt  For  an  Assembly  of  Ministers.  Li.  M. 

1  Before  thy  throne,  eternal  King, 
Thy  ministers  their  offering  bring ; 
Their  tribute  of  united  praise, 

For  heavenly  comforts,  peaceful  days. 

2  While  angels  sound  thy  glorious  name, 
Our  lips  thy  saving  grace  proclaim ; 
We  sing  the  conquests  of  thy  word, 
And  publish  all  thy  truths  abroad. 

3  Thy  various  service  we  esteem 

Our  sweet  employ,  our  bliss  supreme ; 
And  while  we  taste  thy  heavenly  love, 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above. 

4  Still  in  thy  work  would  we  abound, 

Would  prune  the  vine,  or  sow  the  ground ; 

Thy  flock  with  wholesome  pasture  feed, 

And  watch  them  with  untiring  heed. 
233 


CHRISTIAN   MINISTERS.  268,  269. 

5  Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  life,  our  love, 
Our  hope  below,  our  crown  above ; 
Thy  praise  shall  be  our  sweet  employ, 
Thy  presence  our  eternal  joy. 

268  Prayer  for  more  Labourers.  b.  M. 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear 

Thy  needy  servants'  cry  ; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

2  On  thee  we  humbly  wait, 

Our  wants  are  in  thy  view ; 
The  harvest,  Lord,  is  truly  great, 
The  labourers  are  few. 

3  Anoint  and  send  forth  more 

Into  thy  church  abroad, 
Thy  Spirit  on  their  spirits  pour, 
And  make  them  strong  for  God. 

4  0  let  them  spread  thy  name, 

Their  mission  fully  prove  ; 
Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 
Thine  all-redeeming  love. 

JiXjo  Prayer  for  more  Labourers.  L.  M. 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear, 

In  Zion's  heritage  appear ; 

0  send  forth  labourers  filled  with  zeal, 

Swift  to  obey  their  Master's  will. 
239 


270.  THE   CHURCH. 

2  Our  lifted  eyes,  0  Lord,  behold 

The  ripening  harvest  tinged  with  gold ; 
Wide  fields  ar-e  opening  to  our  view, 
The  work  is  great,  the  labourers  few. 

3  Led  by  thine  own  Almighty  hand, 
Let  Zion's  sons,  in  many  a  band, 
Arise  to  bless  the  dying  race, 

As  heralds  of  redeeming  grace. 

4  Lord  of  the  harvest,  bid  them  rise, 
Trained  by  the  influence  of  the  skies, 
In  wisdom,  knowledge,  grace,  to  shine, 
Till  every  kingdom  shall  be  thine. 

2ii(j  Prayer  of  a  Chibrch  seeking  a  Pastor,  L.  M. 

1  Great  King  of  Zion,  bend  thine  ear, 
Our  anxious  prayer  in  mercy  hear ; 
Perplexed,  distressed,  to  thee  we  cry, 
And  seek  the  guidance  of  thine  eye. 

2  With  longing  eyes,  behold,  we  wait 
In  suppliant  crowds  at  mercy's  gate : 
Our  drooping  hearts,  0  God,  sustain : 
Shall  Israel  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

3  0  Lord,  in  ways  of  peace  return, 

Nor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn ; 

May  our  blest  eyes  a  shepherd  see, 

Dear  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  thee. 
240 


CHRISTIAN   MINISTERS.  271. 

4  Fed  by  his  care,  our  tongues  shall  raise 
A  cheerful  tribute  to  thy  praise ; 
Our  children  learn  the  grateful  song, 
And  theirs  the  cheerful  notes  prolong. 

271  On  the  Death  of  a  Pastor.  S.  M. 

1  Rest  from  thy  labours,  rest, 

Soul  of  the  just  set  free  ! 
Blest  be  thy  memory,  and  blest 
Thy  bright  example  be. 

2  Now  toil  and  conflict  o'er, 

Go,  take  with  saints  thy  place, 
But  go,  as  each  hath  gone  before, 
A  sinner  saved  by  grace. 

3  Lord  Christ,  into  thy  hands, 

Our  pastor  we  resign  ; 
And  now  we  wait  thy  own  commands, — 
We  were  not  his,  but  thine. 

4  Thou  art  thy  church's  Head, 

And  when  the  members  die, 
Thou  raisest  others  in  their  stead, — 
To  thee  we  lift  our  eye  ; — 

5  On  thee  our  hopes  depend, 

We  gather  round  our  Rock, 

Send  whom  thou  wilt,  but  condescend 

Thyself  to  feed  thy  flock. 
21  241 


272.  THE   CHURCH. 


BAPTISM. 

272  The  Voio.  L.  M. 

1  I  am  baptized  into  thy  name, 

0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 
Among  thy  seed  a  place  I  claim, 
Among  thy  consecrated  host. 

2  My  loving  Father,  here  dost  thou 

Proclaim  me  as  thy  child  and  heir ; 
My  faithful  Saviour  bid'st  me  now 
The  fruit  of  all  thy  sorrows  share. 

3  And  I  have  promised  fear  and  love, 

And  to  obey  thee,  Lord,  alone ; 
I  feel  thy  Spirit  in  me  move, 

And  dare  to  pledge  myself  thine  own. 

4  My  faithful  God,  upon  thy  side, 

This  covenant  standeth  fast  for  aye, 
If  I  transgress  through  fear  or  pride, 
0  cast  me  therefore  not  away. 

5  I  bring  thee  here,  my  God,  anew 

Of  all  I  am  or  have,  the  whole ; 

Quicken  my  life,  and  make  me  true, 

Take  full  possession  of  my  soul. 
242 


baptism.  273, 274. 

6  And  never  let  me  waver  more, 

Still  keep  me  in  thy  faithful  host, 
Till  at  thy  will  this  life  is  o'er, 
0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

273  Baptism  of  a  Child.  Ts. 

1  Heavenly  Father  !  may  thy  love 
Beam  upon  us  from  above ; 

Let  this  infant  find  a  place 
In  thy  covenant  of  grace. 

2  Son  of  God  !  be  with  us  here  ; 
Listen  to  our  humble  prayer ; 
Let  thy  blood  on  Calvary  spilt, 
Cleanse  this  child  from  nature's  guilt. 

3  Holy  Ghost !  to  thee  we  cry  : 
Thou  this  infant  sanctify  ; 
Thine  almighty  power  display ; 
Seal  S£™j  to  redemption's  day. 

4  Great  Jehovah  ! — Father,  Son, 
Holy  Spirit — Three  in  One, 

Let  the  blessing  come  from  thee ; 
Thine  shall  all  the  glory  be ! 

2ii^±  "  He  shall  carry  the  Lambs  in  his  Bosom."     .      L.  M. 

1  With  thankful  hearts  our  songs  we  raise, 

To  celebrate  the  Saviour's  praise  ; 

Yet  who  but  saints  in  heaven  above, 

Can  tell  the  riches  of  his  love  ? 
243 


275/  THE   CHURCH. 

2  His  love,  with  gentle  accents,  sheds 
A  blessing  on  our  infants'  heads ; 
Bids  us  for  infants  seek  his  face, 
And  ask  for  them  renewing  grace. 

3  He,  the  good  Shepherd,  kindly  leads 
The  wanderer,  and  the  hungry  feeds ; 
Deigns  in  his  arms  the  lambs  to  bear, 
And  makes  them  his  peculiar  care. 

4  Jesus,  to  thy  protecting  wing 
Our  helpless  little  ones  we  bring ; 

0  grant  them  grace  and  strength,  that  they 
May  find  and  keep  the  heavenward  way. 

275  Baptism  of  a  Child.  L.  M. 

2  Eternal  God,  in  whom  we  live, 
From  whom  all  blessings  we  receive ; 
Ourselves  and  ours  we  owe  to  thee, 
And  thine  we  would  for  ever  be. 

2  To  thee  our  child  this  day  we  bring, 
Our  willing,  grateful  offering ; 
Accept  l^l,  Lord,  as  henceforth  thine, 
To  thee  we  all  our  right  resign. 

3  Lord,  in  the  covenant  of  thy  grace, 

Grant  this  dear  child  an  humble  place ; 

And  with  the  outward  seal  now  given, 

Prepare  \  j£™  |  for  a  home  in  heaven. 
244 


BAPTISM. 


JjJo  Blessings  Implored. 

1  Our  children,  Lord,  in  faith  and  prayer, 

We  now  devote  to  thee ; 
Let  them  thy  covenant  mercies  share, 
.   And  thy  salvation  see. 

2  In  early  days  their  hearts  secure 

From  worldly  snares,  we  pray ; 
And  let  them  to  the  end  endure 
In  every  righteous  way. 

3  Grant  us  before  them,  Lord,  to  live 

In  holy  faith  and  fear ; 
And  then  to  heaven  our  souls  remove, 
And  bring  our  children  there. 

2iii  Prayer  for  Children. 

1  God  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayer 

For  the  children  thou  hast  given ; 
Let  them  all  thy  blessing  share ; 
Grace  on  earth,  and  bliss  in  heaven. 

2  In  the  morning  of  their  days 

May  their  hearts  be  drawn  to  thee ; 
Let  them  learn  to  lisp  thy  praise 
In  their  earliest  infancy. 

3  Cleanse  their  souls  from  every  stain, 

Through  the  Saviour's  precious  blood ; 

Let  them  all  be  born  again, 

And  be  reconciled  to  God. 
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276,  277. 
CM. 


7s. 


278,  279.  THE    CHURCH. 

4  For  this  mercy,  Lord,  we  cry  ; 
Bend  thine  ever-gracious  ear  ; 
While  on  thee  our  souls  rely, 
Hear  our  prayer,  in  mercy,  hear. 

278  After  Baptism  or  the  Lord's  Supper.  C.  M. 

1  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those 
Who,  hoping  in  thy  word, 
This  day  have  solemnly  declared 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  advance, 
And  run  the  Christian  race, 
And,  through  the  troubles  of  the  way, 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

3  Lord,  plant  us  all  into  thy  death, 
That  we  thy  life  may  prove, — 
Partakers  of  thy  cross  beneath, 
And  of  thy  crown  above. 


THE     LORDS     SUPPER. 
279  Compassion  of  a  Dying  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  Our  spirits  join  t'  adore  the  Lamb ; 

0  that  our  feeble  lips  could  move 

In  strains  immortal  as  his  name, 

And  melting  as  his  dying  love ! 
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THE  lord's  supper.  280. 

2  The  law  proclaims  no  terror  now, 

And  Sinai's  thunder  roars  no  more ; 
From  all  his  wounds  new  blessings  flow, 
A  sea  of  joy  without  a  shore. 

3  Here  we  have  washed  our  deepest  stains, 

And  healed  our  wounds  with  heavenly  blood ; 
Bless'd  fountain  !  springing  from  the  veins 
Of  Jesus,  our  incarnate  God. 

4  In  vain  our  mortal  voices  strive 

To  speak  compassion  so  divine; 
Had  we  a  thousand  lives  to  give, 

A  thousand  lives  should  all  be  thine. 

2iO\J  Covenanting  with  God.  C  M. 

1  0  God,  unseen,  yet  ever  near, 

Thy  presence  may  we  feel ; 
And  thus,  inspired  with  holy  fear, 
The  great  engagement  seal. 

2  Here  may  thy  faithful  people  know 

The  blessings  of  thy  love ; 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert  flow ; 
The  manna  from  above. 

3  We  come,  obedient  to  thy  word, 

To  feast  on  heavenly  food ; 

Our  meat,  the  body  of  the  Lord, 

Our  drink,  his  precious  blood. 
247 


281.  THE   CHURCH. 

4  Thus  may  we  all  thy  words  obey ; 
For  we,  0  God,  are  thine ; 
And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way, 
Renewed  with  strength  divine. 

^Ol  "And  such  were  Some  of  You"  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace; 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place — 

2  I,  who  am  all  defiled  with  sin, 

A  rebel  to  my  God ; 
I,  who  have  crucified  thy  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room ; 
My  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come  ! 

4  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 

In  praise  join  all  your  powers: 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love , 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

5  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 

I'd  give  tjiem  all  to  thee ; 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 

Should  join  the  harmony. 

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the  lord's  supper.  282. 

282  -^  Communion  Psalm.  L.  M. 

1  To  Jesus  our  exalted  Lord, 

That  name  in  heaven  and  earth  adored, 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise, 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know, 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs, 

The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

3  Yet  whilst  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet, 

0  let  our  warm  affections  move, 
In  glad  return  of  grateful  love. 

4  Yes,  Lord,  we  love  and  we  adore, 
But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more, 
And,  whilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  wine, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

5  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid 

To  see  thy  wondrous  love  displayed, 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful,  agonizing  pain3. 

6  Let  humble,  penitential  woe, 

With  painful,  pleasing  anguish  flow, 
And  thy  forgiving  love  impart 
Life,  hope,  and  joy,  to  every  heart. 

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283,  284.  THE   CHURCH. 

2iOu  The  Unworthy  made  Welcome.  C.  M. 

1  0,  bless  the  Saviour,  ye  that  eat, 

With  royal  dainties  fed ; 
Not  heaven  affords  a  costlier  treat, 
For  Jesus  is  the  bread. 

2  The  vile,  the  lost,  he  calls  to  them, 

Ye  trembling  souls,  appear; 
The  righteous  in  their  own  esteem 
Have  no  acceptance  here. 

3  Approach,  je  poor,  nor  dare  refuse 

The  banquet  spread  for  you; 
Dear  Saviour,  this  is  welcome  news, 
Then  I  may  venture  too. 

4  If  guilt  and  sin  afford  a  plea, 

And  may  obtain  a  place, 
Surely  the  Lord  will  welcome  me, 
And  I  shall  see  his  face. 

^84:  "  In  Remembrance  of  Me ."  Ii.  M 

1  My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread, 

And  does  thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 

And  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know. 

2  Hail  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 

Rich  banquet  of  his  flesh  and  blood: 
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THE  lobd's  supper.  285, 

Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 

That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food. 

3  Why  are  its  bounties  all  in  vain 

Before  unwilling  hearts  displayed? 
Was  not  for  you  the  victim  slain? 
Are  you  forbid  the  children's  bread? 

4  0  let  thy  table  honoured  be, 

And  furnished  well  with  joyful  guests: 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes. 

5  Drawn  by  thy  quickening  grace,  0  Lord, 

In  countless  numbers  let  them  come, 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board, 
The  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb. 

6  Nor  let  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run ; 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest, 
Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 


2oO  Communion  with  Christ.  1j«  M 

1  I  feed  by  faith  on  Christ;  my  bread, 

His  body  broken  on  the  tree ; 

I  live  in  him,  my  living  Head, 

Who  died,  and  rose  again  for  me. 
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286.  THE   CHURCH. 

2  This  be  my  joy  and  comfort  here, 

This  pledge  of  future  glory  mine : 
Jesus,  in  spirit  now  appear, 

And  break  the  bread,  and  pour  the  wine. 

3  From  thy  dear  hand,  may  I  receive 

The  tokens  of  thy  dying  love, 
And,  while  I  feast  on  earth,  believe 
That  I  shall  feast  with  thee  above. 

2oO  **  He  brought  me  to  the  banqueting  house"    oS  &  Ts. 

1  While  in  sweet  communion  feeding 

On  this  earthly  bread  and  wine, 
Saviour,  may  we  see  thee  bleeding 

On  the  cross,  to  make  us  thine! 
Now,  our  eyes  for  ever  closing 

To  this  fleeting  world  below, 
On  thy  faithful  word  reposing, 

Teach  us,  Lord,  thy  grace  to  know. 

2  Though  unseen,  be  ever  near  us, 

With  the  still  small  voice  of  love, 
Whispering  words  of  peace  to  cheer  us, 

Every  doubt  and  fear  remove. 
Bring  before  us  all  the  story 

Of  thy  life  and  death  of  woe ; 

And  with  hopes  of  endless  glory, 

Wean  our  hearts  from  all  below. 
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THE  lord's  supper.  287. 

287  The  Lord's  Supper.  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  may  the  spirit  of  this  feast, 

The  earnest  of  thy  love, 
Maintain  a  dwelling  in  our  breast, 
-    Until  we  meet  above. 

2  The  healing  sense  of  pardoned  sin, — 

The  hope  that  never  tires, — 
The  strength  a  pilgrim's  race  to  win, — 
The  joy  that  heaven  inspires, — 

3  Still  may  their  light,  our  duties  trace, 

In  lines  of  hallowed  flame, 
Like  that  upon  the  Prophet's  face, 
When  from  the  mount  he  came. 

4  But. if  no  more  with  kindred  dear 

The  broken  bread  we  share, 
Nor  at  the  banquet-board  appear 
To  breathe  the  grateful  prayer, — 

5  Forget  us  not, — when  on  the  bed 

Of  dire  disease  we  waste, 
Or  to  the  chambers  of  the  dead, 
And  bar  of  judgment  haste ; — 

6  Forget  not, — thou  who  bore  the  woe 

Of  Calvary's  fatal  tree, — 
Those,  who  within  these  courts  below, 
Have  thus  remembered  thee. 

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288,  289.  THE    CHURCH. 

288  "  Thine  is  the  Glory:'  L.  M. 

1  Now  at  the  Lamb's  great  paschal  feast, 
Arrayed  in  blood-washed  robes,  we  sing : 
Through  the  Red  Sea  in  safety  brought, 
By  Jesus,  our  immortal  King. 

2  Hail  victor  Christ !  Triumphant  Lord ! 
To  thee  alone  belongs  the  crown, 
Who  hast  the  heavenly  gates  unbarred, 
And  dragged  the  prince  of  darkness  down. 

B  0  Jesus,  from  the  death  of  sin 
Keep  us,  we  pray :  so  shalt  thou  be 
The  everlasting  paschal  joy, 
Of  all  the  souls  new  born  in  thee. 


REVIVAL. 
289  "Build  thou  the  Walls  of  Jerusalem."  L.  M. 

1  0  God  of  Zion  !  from  thy  throne 
Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down ; 

Thy  church  now  humbly  makes  her  prayer — 
Thy  church,  the  object  of  thy  care. 

2  We  call  to  mind  the  happier  days 

Of  life  and  love,  of  prayer  and  praise — 

When  holy  services  gave  birth 

To  joys  resembling  heaven  on  earth. 
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REVIVAL.  290. 

3  But  now  the  ways  of  Zion  mourn, 
Her  gates  neglected  and  forlorn  : 
Our  life  and  liveliness  are  fled, 
And  many  numbered  with  the  dead. 

4  We  need  defence  from  all  our  foes, 
"We  need  relief  from  all  our  woes  ; 
If  earth  and  hell  should  yet  assail, 
Let  neither  earth  nor  hell  prevail. 

5  Near  to  each  other  and  to  thee, 
Lord,  bring  us  all  in  unity  ; 

0,  pour  thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 
And  all  our  numerous  wants  supply. 

290  "  0  Lord,  Revive  thy  Work:1  S.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  thy  work  revive 

In  Zion's  gloomy  hour  ; 
And  make  our  feeble  graces  thrive, 
By  thy  restoring  power. 

2  0,  let  thy  chosen  few 

Awake  to  earnest  prayer  ! 
Their  solemn  vows  again  renew, 
And  walk  in  filial  fear. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak, 

Through  lips  of  humble  clay, 
Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break — 
Till  rebels  shall  obev. 

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201,  292.  THE    CHURCH.. 

4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear, 
Now  listen  to  our  c*y ; 
0,  come,  and  bring  salvation  near  ! — 
Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 

ZuL  Increase  of  Grace.  L.  M. 

1  0  thou,  our  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 

Behold  a  cloud  of  incense  rise ; 
The  prayers  of  saints  to  heaven  ascend, 
Grateful,  accepted  sacrifice. 

2  Regard  our  prayers  for  Zion's  peace ; 

Shed  in  our  hearts  thy  love  abroad ; 
Thy  gifts  abundantly  increase  ; 
Enlarge,  and  fill  us  all  with  God. 

3  Before  thy  sheep,  great  Shepherd,  go, 

And  guide  into  thy  perfect  will ; 
Cause  us  thy  hallowed  name  to  know ; 
The  work  'of  faith  in  us  fulfil. 

4  Help  us  to  make  our  calling  sure ; 

0  let  us  all  be  saints  indeed, 
And  pure,  as  thou  thyself  art  pure  ; 
Conformed  in  all  things  to  our  Head. 

292  *  Wilt  thou  not  Revive  us  Again  ?"  S.  M. 

1  0  FOR  the  happy  hour 

When  God  will  hear  our  cry, 

And  send,  with  a  reviving  power, 

His  Spirit  from  on  high. 
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REVIVAL.  293. 

2  We  meet,  we  sing,  we  pray, 

We  listen  to  the  word, 
In  vain — we  see  no  cheering  ray, 
No  cheering  voice  is  heard. 

3  Our  prayers  are  faint  and  dull, 

And  languid  all  our  songs  ; 
Where  once  with  joy  our  hearts  were  full, 
And  rapture  tuned  our  tongues. 

4  While  many  crowd  thy  house, 

How  few,  around  thy  board, 
Meet  to  recount  their  solemn  vows, 
And  bless  thee  as  their  Lord ! 

5  Thou,  thou  alone  can'st  give 

Thy  gospel  sure  success  ; 
Can'st  bid  the  dying  sinner  live 
Anew  in  holiness. 

6  Come,  then,  with  power  divine, 

Spirit  of  life  and  love ; 
Then  shall  our  people  all  be  thine, 
Our  church  like  that  above. 

^St/O  Rejoicing  in  a  Revival.  Li.  M. 

1  Rejoice,  for  Christ  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 

He  spreads  his  triumphs  all  abroad ; 

And  sinners,  freed  from  endless  pains, 

Own  him  their  Saviour,  and  their  GH 
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294.  THE   CHURCH. 

2  His  sons  and  daughters  from  afar 

Daily  at  Zion's  gate  arrive  ; 
Those  who  were  dead  in  sin  before, 
By  sovereign  grace  are  made  alive. 

3  0,  may  his  conquest  still  increase, 

And  every  foe  his  power  subdue  ; 
While  angels  celebrate  his  praise, 
And  saints  his  growing  glories  show. 

4  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 

From  all  below,  from  all  above ; 
In  lofty  songs  exalt  his  name — 
In  songs  as  lofty  as  his  love. 

^Jt/4:  Joy  in  a  Revival:  H.  M. 

1  All  hail,  incarnate  God  ! 
The  wondrous  things  foretold 

Of  thee  in  sacred  writ, 

With  joy  our  eyes  behold  : 
Still  does  thine  arm  new  trophies  wear, 
And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 

2  To  thee  the  hoary  head 
Its  silver  honours  pays, 

To  thee  the  blooming  youth 

Devotes  his  brightest  days : 

And  every  age  its  tribute  brings, 

And  bows  to  thee,  the  King  of  kings. 
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missions.  295. 

3  0  haste,  victorious  Prince, 

That  happy,  glorious  day, 
When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 

Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway. 
0  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes, 
And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies. 

All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 

Eternal  be  thy  reign ; 
Behold  the  nations  sue 

To  wear  thy  gentle  chain. 
When  earth  and  time  no  more  endure, 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  for  ever  sure. 


MISSIONS. 
295  "  Let  there  be  Light  /"  6s  &  4s. 

1  Thou,  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  flight ; 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And  where  the  gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 

Let  there  be  light. 

2  Thou,  who  didst  come  to  bring, 

On  thy  redeeming  wing, 

Healing  and  sight — 
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296.  THE    CHURCH. 

Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind — 
0  now,  to  all  mankind, 
Let  there  be  light. 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Speed  forth  thy  flight ; 
Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace ; 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light. 

4  Blessed  and  holy  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might — 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide, 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  world  far  and  wide, 

Let  there  be  light. 

296  "  Arise,  shine  !  for  thy  Light  is  Come  !"  lis. 

1  Rise,  Daughter  of  Zion  !  thy  mourning  is  o'er, 
The  night  that  hath  veiled  thee  shall  veil  thee  no 

more : 
Wear  the  robes  of  the  morning ;  arise  thou,  and 

shine, 
For  the  beauty  and  lieht  of  Jehovah  are  thine. 

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missions.  297. 

2  0  lift  up  thine  eyes,  look  around  thee,  and  see, 
How  thy  children  are  gathering  together  to  thee ; 
Like  doves  on  the  wing,  flying  home  to  be  blest, 
At  thine  altar  with  praise,  in  thy  bosom  with  rest. 

3  From  the  sea's  farthest  shores,  and  like  its  full 

tide, 
The  nations,  new-born,  how  they  flow  to  thy  side  ; 
To  freedom  forth  springing,  thy  light  having  seen, 
They  bless  thee  a  Mother,  and  hail  thee  a  Queen. 

4  In  thy  kingdom  of  love  shall  all  violence  cease, 
Thine  exactors  be  justice,  thine  officers  peace  ; 
Thy  people  all  righteous,  and  truth  all  thy  ways, 
Thy  gates  are  salvation,  thy  portals  are  praise. 

5  Jehovah,  thy  beauty,  thy  brightness,  thy  crown, 
Thy  moon  shall  ne'er  wane,  and  thy  sun  ne'er  go 

down, 
And  the  tide  of  thy  glory  no  ebbing  to  know, 
From  ages  eternal  to  ages  shall  flow. 

297  "  Put  on  Thy  beautiful  Garments:'  L.  M. 

1  Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head 
From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead: 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 

And  let  thy  various  charms  be  known ; 
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298.  THE    CHURCH. 

The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess, 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness. 

3  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  fill  thy  hallowed  walls  with  dread; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host, 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God  from  on  high  thy  groans  will  hear; 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair ; 
Reared  and  adorned  by  love  divine, 
Thy  towers  and  battlements  shall  shine. 

5  Grace  shall  dispose  my  heart  and  voice 
To  share,  and  echo  back  thy  joys; 
Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 


298  "  They  may  forget,  yet  will  not  I.n    8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded — 

Zion,  kept  by  power  divine : 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine : 

Happy  Zion, 
"What  a  favoured  lot  is  thine. 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove; 
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missions.  299. 

Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish; 
Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove; 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight : 

God  is  with  thee — 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 


299  "  Mercy  and  Truth  are  met  together."  G.  M. 

1  The  Lord  will  come  and  not  be  slow ; 

His  footsteps  cannot  err ; 
Before  him  righteousness  shall  go, 
His  royal  harbinger. 

2  Mercy  and  Truth,  that  long  were  missed, 

Now  joyfully  are  met ; 
Sweet  Peace  and  Righteousness  have  kissed, 
And  hand  in  hand  are  set. 

3  The  nations  all  whom  thou  hast  made 

Shall  come,  and  all  shall  frame 

To  bow  them  low  before  thee,  Lord, 

And  glorify  thy  name. 
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300. 


THE    CHURCH. 


4  Truth  from  the  earth,  like  to  a  flower,. 

Shall  bud  and  blossom  then, 
And  Justice,  from  her  heavenly  bower, 
Look  down  on  mortal  men. 

5  Thee  will  I  praise,  0  Lord,  my  God, 

Thee  honour  and  adore 
With  my  whole  heart ;   and  blaze  abroad 
Thy  name  for  evermore. 


300  "  The  Lord  shall  ariseupon  Thee."  H.  M. 

1  Rise,  Sun  of  glory,  rise, 

And  chase  the  shades  of  night 
Which  now  obscure  the  skies, 

And  hide  thy  sacred  light : 
0,  chase  those  dismal  shades  away, 
And  bring  the  bright,  millennial  day. 

2  Now  send  thy  Spirit  down 

On  all  the  nations,  Lord, 
With  great  success  to  crown 

The  preaching  of  thy  word; 
That  heathen  lands  may  own  thy  sway 
And  cast  their  idol  gods  away. 

3  Then  shall  thy  kingdom  come 

Among  our  fallen  race, 
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MISSIONS.  301. 

And  all  the  earth  become 

The  temple  of  thy  grace ; 
Whence  pure  devotion  shall  ascend, 
And  songs  of  praise  till  time  shall  end. 

301  The  Universal  King.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  immortal  King,  go  on; 
The  glorious  day  will  soon  be  won; 
Thine  enemies  prepare  to  flee, 

And  leave  a  conquered  world  to  thee. 

2  Gird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Chief, 
The  captive  sinner's  sole  relief; 
Cast  the  usurper  from  his  throne, 
And  make  the  universe  thine  own. 

3  Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  with  joy  we  trace, 
And  mark  the  conquests  of  thy  grace : 
Finish  the  work  thou  hast  begun, 
And  let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done. 

4  Then  shall  contending  nations  rest, 
For  love  shall  reign  in  every  breast; 
Weapons  for  war  designed  shall  cease, 
Or  then,  be  implements  of  peace. 

5  Hark,  how  the  host  triumphant  sing ; 
The  Lord  omnipotent  is  King ! 

Let  all  his  saints  rejoice  at  this, 

The  kingdoms  of  the  world  are  his. 
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302. 


THE    CHURCH. 


302  "  With  great  Mercies  will  I  gather  thee."   8s,  7s,  &  4. 

1  Ox  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 

Lo,  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion  long  in  hostile  lands : 

Mourning  captive ! 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful? 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved? 

Cease  thy  mourning ! 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee ; 

He  himself  appears  thy  Friend ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee ; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end: 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  vouchsafes  to  send. 

4  Enemies  no  more  shall  trouble, — 

All  thy  wrongs  shall  be  redressed ; 
For  thy  shame  thou  shalt  have  double, 
In  thy  Maker's  favour  blest : 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 


missions.  303, 304. 

303  "  Thy  Kingdom  Comer  S.  M. 

1  0  Thou  whom  we  adore ! 

To  bless  our  earth  again, 
Assume  thine  own  almighty  power, 
And  o'er  the  nations  reign. 

2  The  world's  Desire  and  Hope, 

All  power  to  thee  is  given ; 
Now  set  the  last  great  empire  up, 
Eternal  Lord  of  heaven. 

3  A  gracious  Saviour,  thou 

Wilt  all  thy  creatures  bless ; 
And  every  knee  to  thee  shall  bow, 
And  every  tongue  confess. 

4  According  to  thy  word, 

Now  be  thy  grace  revealed ; 
And  with  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord, 
Let  all  the  earth  be  filled. 


304:  Praise  to  the  Redeemer.  7s  &  6s. 

Isa.  xlii.  10—12. 

1  Break  forth,  O  earth,  in  singing 

The  Saviour's  worthy  praise; 
To  him  your  tribute  bringing, 

The  notes  of  gladness  raise; 

Ye  distant  lands  confessing 

His  great,  exalted  name, 
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305.  THE    CHURCH. 

To  him  new  songs  addressing, 
His*  grace  and  love  proclaim. 

2  Exult,  ye  sons  of  ocean, 

And  islands  of  the  sea ; 
In  calm  or  in  commotion, 

When  ye  his  wonders  see: 
With  grateful  adoration 

His  power  and  goodness  siug, 
Ascribe  to  him  salvation, 

Fresh  honours  to  him  bring. 

3  Ye  desert  tribes  receiving 

The  word  of  life,  rejoice ; 
The  gospel  news  believing, 

Lift  up  the  tuneful  voice; 
0,  shout,  ye  rocks  and  mountains, 

And  hymns  of  glory  ♦aise ; 
Ye  hills,  and  vales,  and  fountains, 

Declare  Messiah's  praise. 

305  Christ  the  Conqueror.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise  ; 

Assert  thy  rightful  sway  ; 
Till  earth,  subdued,  its  tribute  brings, 
And  distant  lands  obey. 

2  Ride  forth,  victorious  Conqueror,  ride, 

Till  all  thy  foes  submit, 
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MISSIONS.  306. 

And  all  the  powers  of  hell  resign 
Their  trophies  at  thy  feet. 

3  Send  forth  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  every  soul  beneath  the  sun 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

4  0  may  the  great  Redeemer's  Name 

Through  every  clime  be  known, 
And  heathen  gods,  forsaken,  fall, 
And  Jesus  reign  alone. 

5  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Be  thou,  0  Christ,  adored, 
And  earth,  with  all  her  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 

306  The  Ingathering  of  Israel.  7s  &  6's. 

1  0  that  the  Lord's  salvation 

Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
To  heal  his  ancient  nation, 

To  lead  his  outcasts  home ; 
How  long  the  holy  city 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane  ? 
Return,  0  Lord,  in  pity ; 

Rebuild  her  walls  again. 

2  Let  fall  thy  rod  of  terror ; 

Thy  saving  grace  impart ; 
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307,  308.  THE    CHURCH. 

Roll  back  the  veil  of  error ; 

Release  the  fettered  heart, 
Let  Israel,  home  returning, 

Their  lost  Messiah  see  ; 
Give  oil  of  jo j  for  mourning, 

And  bind  thy  church  to  thee. 

307  "  The  Sun  of  Righteousness  shall  Arise."         L.  M. 

1  Thou  Sun  of  Righteousness  arise, 
Display  thy  glory  to  our  eyes, 
For  nations  long  that  light  to  see, 
And  earth's  dark  places  wait  for  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  hope  of  every  clime, 
Thou  art  the  promise  of  all  time, 

The  bondman's  strength,  the  sinner's  trust, 
The  expectation  of  the  just. 

3  Temples  and  thrones  have  been  cast  down, 
But  thine  is  an  eternal  crown, 

A  royalty  that  shall  not  cease; 
Arise  and  give  the  nations  peace. 

308  Christ's  Millenial  Reign.  7s  &  6s. 

Ps.  lxxii. 

1  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed ! 

Great  David's  greater  Son  ; 

Hail  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
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MISSIONS.  308. 


He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succour  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong : 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light ; 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  By  such  shall  he  be  feare'd, 

While  sun  and  moon  endure, 
Beloved,  obeyed,  revered ; 

For  he  shall  judge  the  poor 
Through  changing  generations, 

With  justice,  mercy,  truth, 
While  stars  maintain  their  stations, 

Or  moons  renew  their  youth. 

4  He  shall  come  down  like  showers, 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth : 

Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  Peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
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308. 


THE   CHURCH. 


And  Bighteousness,  in  fountains 
From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

5  Arabia's  desert-ranger 

To  him  shall  bow  the  knee, 
The  Ethiopian  stranger 

His  glory  come  to  see  ; 
With  offerings  of  devotion, 

Ships  from  the  Isles  shall  meet, 
To  pour  the  wealth  of  ocean 

In  tribute  at  his  feet. 

6  Kings  shall  fall  down  before  him, 

And  gold  and  incense  bring, 
All  nations  shall  adore  him, 

His  praise  all  people  sing : 
For  he  shall  have  dominion 

O'er  river,  sea,  and  shore, 
Far  as  the  eagle's  pinion 

Or  dove's  light  wing  can  soar. 

7  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end : 
The  mountain-dews  shall  nourish 

A  seed  in  weakness  sown, 

Whose  fruit  shall  spread  and  flourish, 

And  shake  like  Lebanon. 
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MISSIONS.  309. 

8  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  his  throne  shall  rest, 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All-blessing  and  all-blest ; 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever, 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 

309  Departure  of  Missionaries.  S.  M. 

1  And  let  our  bodies  part, 

To  different  climes  repair  ; 
Inseparably  joined  in  heart 
The  friends  of  Jesus  are. 

2  0,  let  us  still  proceed 

In  Jesus'  work  below, 
And,  following  our  triumphant  Head, 
To  further  conquests  go. 

3  The  vineyard  of  the  Lord 

Before  his  labourers  lies  ; 
And  lo  !  we  see  the  blest  reward 
Which  waits  us  in  the  skies. 

4  0  happy,  happy  place 

Where  saints  and  angels  meet ! 

There  we  shall  see  each  other's  face, 

And  all  our  brethren  greet. 
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310,  311.  THE    CHURCH. 

5  When  all  our  toils  are  o'er, 
Our  suffering,  and  our  pain. 
"We'll  meet  on  that  eternal  shore, 
And  never  part  again. 

OlO  Departure  of  Missionaries.  Ts  &  6s. 

1  Roll  on,  thou  mighty  ocean  ! 

And,  as  thy  billows  flow, 
Bear  messengers  of  mercy 

To  every  land  below  : 
Arise,  ye  gales  !  and  waft  them 

Safe  to  the  destined  shore ; 
That  man  may  sit  in  darkness 

And  death's  black  shade  no  more. 

2  0  thou  eternal  Ruler, 

Who  boldest  in  thine  arm 
The  tempests  of  the  ocean, 

Protect  them  from  all  harm ! 
Thy  presence  still  be  with  them, 

Wherever  they  may  be  : 
Though  far  from  us  who  love  them, 

Still  let  them  be  with  thee ! 

oil  A  Missionary  Commended  to  God.  C.  M. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  condescend 

To  hear  our  fervent  prayer, 

While  this  our  brother  we  commend 

To  thy  paternal  care. 
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MISSIONS.  312. 


2  Before  him  set  an  open  door ; 

His  various  efforts*  bless  ; 
On  him  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour, 
And  crown  him  with  success. 

3  Endow  him  with  a  heavenly  mind  ; 

Supply  his  every  need  ; 
Make  him  in  spirit  meek,  resigned, 
But  bold  in  word  and  deed. 

4  In  every  tempting,  trying  hour, 

Uphold  him  by  thy  grace : 
And  guard  him  by  thy  mighty  power, 
Till  he  shall  end  his  race. 

5  Then  followed  by  a  numerous  train, 

Gathered  from  heathen  lands, 
A  crown  of  life  may  he  obtain 
From  his  Redeemer's  hands. 


312  The  Missionary's  Farewell.  8s,  7s  &  4, 

1  Yes — my  native  land  !  I  love  thee  ; 

All  thy  scenes  I  love  them  well ; 

Friends,  connections,  happy  country, 

Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell t 

Can  I  leave  you, 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell? 
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312.  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Home  ! — thy  joys  are  passing  lovely — 

Joys  no  stranger-hearfl  can  tell ; 
Happy  home  ! — 'tis  sure  I  love  thee ! 
Can  I — can  I  say — Farewell  ? 

Can  I  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell? 

3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath-bell, 
Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure  I 

Can  I  say  at  last  farewell? 
Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

4  Yes  !  I  hasten  from  you  gladly, 

From  the  scenes  I  love  so  well ; 
Far  away,  ye  billows,  bear  me ; 
Lovely  native  land — farewell ! 

Pleased  I  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  deserts  let  me  labour, 

On  the  mountains  let  me  tell 
How  he  died — the  blessed  Saviour — 
To  redeem  a  world  from  hell ! 

Let  me  hasten, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

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THE   YOUNG.  313,  314. 

9 
THE    YOUNG. 

313  Tliy  little  flock  in  safety  keep.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  thou  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Thj  "little  flock"  in  safety  keep; 
These  lambs  within  thine  arms  now  take, 
Nor  let  them  e'er  thy  fold  forsake. 

2  Secure  them  from  the  scorching  beam, 
And  lead  them  to  the  living  stream ; 
In  verdant  pastures  let  them  lie, 

And  watch  them  with  a  Shepherd's  eye. 

3  0,  teach  them  to  discern  thy  voice, 
And  in  its  sacred  sound  rejoice ; 
From  strangers  may  they  ever  flee, 
And  know  no  other  guide  but  thee. 

4  Lord,  bring  thy  sheep  that  wander  yet, 
And  let  their  number  be  complete ; 
Then  let  the  flock  from  earth  remove, 
And  reach  the  heavenly  fold  above. 

OJ.4:  "  Remember  now  thy  Creator.'"  C.  M. 

Eccl.  xii.  1. 

1  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

In  these  thy  youthful  days ; 

He  will  accept  thine  earliest  vow, 

And  listen  to  thy  praise. 
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315.  THE   CHURCH. 

2  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

Seek  him  while  he  is  near; 
For  evil  days  will  come,  when  thou 
Shalt  find  no  comfort  here. 

3  Remember  thy  Creator  now ; 

His  willing.servant  be: 
Then,  when  thy  head  in  death  shall  bow, 
He  will  remember  thee. 

4  Almighty  God,  our  hearts  incline 

Thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear; 
Let  all  our  future  days  be  thine, 
Devoted  to  thy  fear. 


315  For  the  Holy  Spirit.  L.  M. 

1  My  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee, 
I  would  not  only  bend  the  knee, 
But  with  my  spirit  seek  thy  face — 
With  my  whole  heart  desire  thy  grace. 

2  I  plead  the  name  of  thy  dear  Son ; 
All  he  has  said,  all  he  has  done ; 

0  may  I  feel  his  love  for  me, 
Who  died  from  sin  to  set  me  free ! 

3  To  guide  me,  Lord,  be  ever  nigh  ; 
My  sins  forgive,  my  wants  supply ; 
With  favour  crown  my  youthful  days, 

And  my  whole  life  shall  speak  thy  praise. 

278 


THE    YOUNG.  316,  317. 

4  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart ; 
Impress  thy  likeness  on  my  heart ; 
Let  me  obey  thy  truth  in  love, 
Till  raised  to  dwell  with  thee  above. 

OIL)  Parents  interceding  for  their  Children.  fe.  M. 

1  Thou  God  of  sovereign  grace, 

In  mercy  now  appear. 
We  long  to  see  thy  smiling  face, 
And  feel  that  thou  art  near. 

2  Our  children  take  to-day, 

0  Shepherd  of  thy  flock; 
And  wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away 
Beside  the  smitten  Rock. 

3  Thy  saving  health  impart, 

0  Comforter  divine; 
Now  make  these  children  pure  in  heart, 
Make  them  entirely  thine. 

4  To-day  in  love  descend, 

0  come  this  precious  hour ; 
In  mercy  now  their  spirits  bend, 
By  thy  resistless  power. 

317  <A  Youth  seeking  Wisdom.  L.  M. 

1  Kings  iii.  7—9. 

1  I  ASK  not  wealth,  nor  pomp,  nor  power, 

Nor  fleeting  pleasures  of  an  hour : 

279 


318. 


THE    CHURCH. 


My  soul  aspires  to  nobler  things 
Than  all  the  pride  and  state  of  kings. 

2  One  thing  I  ask ; — Lord,  wilt  thou  hear, 
And  grant  m y  soul  a  gift  so  dear  ? — 
Wisdom,  descending  from  above, 

The  sweetest  token  of  thj  love : — 

3  Wisdom,  betimes  to  know  the  Lord, 
To  fear  his  name,  and  keep  his  word; 
To  lead  my  feet  in  paths  of  truth, 

And  guide  and  guard  my  wandering  youth. 

4  Then  shouldst  thou  grant  a  length  of  days, 
My  life  shall  still  proclaim  thy  praise ; 

Or  early  death  my  soul  convey 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day. 


318  Our  Shepherd.  8s,  7s,  &  4. 

1  Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us; 

Much  we  need  thy  tender  care; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us ; 
For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare : 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are. 

2  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 
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THE   YOUXG.  319. 

Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free : 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Let  us  early  turn  to  thee. 

3  Early  let  us  seek  thy  favour ; 
Early  let  us  learn  thy  will; 
Do  thou,  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 
With  thy  love  our  bosoms  fill: 

Blessdd  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us, — love  us  still. 

319  "  Suffer  little  Children  to  come  unto  Jfc*  C  M. 

1  Saviour,  thy  precept  is  not  hid, 

Nor  is  thy  love  forgot — 
We  come,  whom  thou  did'st  not  forbid, 
And  man  forbids  us  not. 

2  To  us  thy  heavenly  grace  impart, 

And  let  the  words  of  truth 
Be  inly  grafted  in  our  heart, 
And  nurtured  in  our  youth. 

3  0,  with  the  seed  thy  sowers  sow, 

That  early  dew  distil, 
By  which  we  may  not  only  know, 
But  love,  and  do,  thy  will. 

4  Though  feeble  is  our  faith  and  weak, 

Yet  do  not  thou  repress 
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320.  THE    CHURCH. 

Their  near  approach,  who  early  seek 
Thy  love  and  holiness. 

5  0  hear  us  as  with  one  accord, 
Our  grateful  song  we  raise, 
And  out  of  children's  mouths,  0  Lord, 
Again  perfect  thy  praise. 


320  "  Thou  art  the  Guide  of  my  Youth:''  S.  M. 

1  From  earliest  dawn  of  life, 

Thy  goodness  we  have  shared; 
And  still  we  live  to  sing  thy  praise, 
By  sovereign  mercy  spared. 

2  To  learn  and  do  thy  will, 

0  Lord,  our  hearts  incline ; 
And  o'er  the  path  of  future  life 
Command  thy  light  to  shine. 

3  While  taught  thy  word  of  truth, 

May  we  that  word  receive; 
And  when  we  hear  of  Jesus'  name, 
In  that  blest  name  believe. 

4  0,  let  us  never  tread 

The  broad,  destructive  road ; 

But  trace  those  holy  paths  which  lead 

To  glory  and  to  God. 
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THE   YOUNG.  3*21. 

321  Youthful  Consecration.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Saviour,  while  my  heart  is  tender, 

I  would  yield  that  heart  to  thee; 
All  my  powers  to  thee  surrender, 

Thine  and  only  thine  to  he. 
Take  me,  now,  Lord  Jesus,  take  me, 

Let  my  youthful  heart  he  thine: 
Thy  devoted  servant  make  me; 

Fill  my  soul  with  love  divine. 

2  Send  me,  Lord,  where  thou  wilt  send  me, 

Only  do  thou  guide  my  way ; 
May  thy  grace  through  life  attend  me, 

Gladly  then  shall  I  obey. 
Let  me  do  thy  will,  or  bear  it, 

I  would  know  no  will  but  thine; 
Shouldst  thou  take  my  life,  or  spare  it, 

I  that  life  to  thee  resign. 

3  May  this  solemn  dedication 

Never  once  forgotten  lie; 
Let  it  know  no  revocation, 

Published  and  confirmed  on  high. 
Thine  I  am,  0  Lord,  for  ever, 

To  thy  service  set  apart ; 

Suffer  me  to  leave  thee  never; 

Seal  thine  image  on  my  heart. 
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322,  323.  THE    CHURCH. 

o22  The  Young  imploring  Divine  Guidance.  L.  M. 

1  Great  God,  our  Father  and  our  Friend, 

On  whom  we  cast  our  constant  care, 
On  whom  for  all  things  we  depend, 
To  thee  we  raise  our  humble  prayer. 

2  Endue  us  with  a  holy  fear; 

The  frailty  of  our  hearts  reveal ; 

Sin  and  its  snares  are  always  near — 

Thee  may  we  always  nearer  feel. 

3  0,  that  to  thee  each  youthful  mind 

May  with  a  steadfast  love  aspire ; 
.  The  path  of  wisdom  early  find, 

And  check  the  rise  of  wrong  desire. 

4  0,  that  our  watchful  souls  may  fly 

The  first  perceived  approach  of  sin; 
Look  up  to  thee  when  danger's  nigh, 
And  feel  thy  fear  control  within. 

5  Search,  gracious  God,  each  inmost  heart ; 

From  guilt  and  error  set  us  free ; 
Thy  light,  and  truth,  and  peace  impart, 
And  guide  us  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 

S2iS  Prayer  of  the  Young.  L.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  before  thy  gracious  throne, 

In  Jesus'  name  we  humbly  bend; 

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THE   YOUNG.  324. 

Thy  face  we  seek,  thy  name  we  own, 
And  pray  that  thou  wilt  be  our  Friend. 

2  Thou  did'st  on  earth  the  young  receive, 

And  gently  fold  them  to  thy  breast, 
Aud  say  that  such  in  heaven  should  live, 
For  ever  safe,  for  ever  blest.  , 

3  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  aid  impart, 

That  he  may  teach  us  how  to  pray; 
Make  us  sincere,  and  let  each  heart 
Delight  to  tread  in  wisdom's  way. 

4  0,  let  thy  grace  our  souls  renew, 

And  seal  a  sense  of  pardon  there ; 
Teach  us  thy  will  to  know  and  do, 
And  let  us  all  thine  image  bear. 

324  Our  Father  in  Heaven.  12s. 

1  Our  Father  in  heaven,  thou  madest  the  earth ; 
The  sun  and  the  stars  to  thy  word  owe  their  birth ; 
By  thee  were  they  formed,  by  thy  counsel  they 

stand, 
And  we  are  thy  children,  the  work  of  thy  hand. 

2  Thou  gavest  our  life;  to  thy  goodness  we  owe 
All  the  blessings  that  bloom  round  our  pathway 

below ; 
In  thousand  endearments  thy  love  we  may  read, 

Declaring  that  thou  art  our  Father  indeed. 

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324.  THE   CHURCH. 

3  But,  ah,  we  have  wandered,  as  sheep,  from  thy 

fold, 
And  the  hearts  of  thy  children  through  sin  have 

grown  cold, 
Though  young  we  have  err'd,  and  would  humbly 

implore 
The  mercy  we  need,  that  we  wander  no  more. 

4  We  own  we  are  guilty — but  Jesus  has  died — 
And  shall  we,  when  pleading  his  name,  be  denied  ? 
Ah  no,  thou  hast  promised  that  plea  thou  wilt 

heed, 
And  through  thy  free  grace  make  us  children 
indeed. 

5  Yet  awhile  'tis  thy  will  that  on  earth  we  remain 
Exposed  to  dark  trial,  temptation,  and  pain ; 
Yet  here  but  as  pilgrims  and  strangers  we  roam, 
For  if  thou  art  our  Father,  then  heaven  is  our 

home. 

6  Yes,  there  shall  we  gather  around  the  glad  throne 
With  angels,  and  wearing  robes  bright  as  their 

own, 
Where  the  praise  of  thy  children  shall  rise  with- 
out rest 

To  Father,  Son,  Spirit — one  God  ever  blest. 

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CHILDREN  AND  SABBATH  SCHOOLS.     325.  326. 


CHILDREN   AND     SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 
o20  Children'' s  Praise  to  the  Trinity.  <S. 

1  Glory  to  the  Father  give, 
God,  in  whom  we  move  and  live; 
Children's  prayers  he  deigns  to  hear: 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 

Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  this  day  a  Pentecost ; 

All  our  minds  may  he  inspire, — 
Touch  our  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word  that  "God  is  love." 


326  H  Of  such  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven.''''  C.  M.   [with  Chorus.) 

1  Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 

Thousands  of  children  stand, 

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326.    CHILDREN  AND  SABBATH  SCHOOLS. 

Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 

A  holy,  happy  band : 
Singing— Glory,  glory, 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

2  In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white, 

See  every  one  arrayed, 
Dwelling  in  everlasting  light, 

And  joys  that  cannot  fade  : 
Singing— Glory,  glory, 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

3  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, — 

How  came  those  children  there? 
Paging— Glory,  glory, 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

4  Because  the  Saviour  shed  his  blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin, 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood. 

Behold  them  white  and  clean : 
Singing— Glory,  glory, 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

5  On  earth  they  sought  the  Saviour's  grace, 

On  earth  they  loved  his  name; 
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CHILDREN   AND    SABBATH    SCHOOLS.         327. 

So  now  they  see  his  blessed  face, 

And  stand  before  the  Lamb  : 
Singing — Glory,  glory, 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

327  "  THft  thou  Bless  us?"  8s  &  6. 

1  Once  around  the  Saviour  pressing, 
Children  came  to  seek  his  blessing ; 
We  too  come,  our  need  confessing — 

Dear  Jesus,  wilt  thou  bless  ? 

2  While  our  fresh,  young  lips  are  singing, 
Hopes  within  our  hearts  are  springing, 
And  our  little  hands  are  elinoring 

To  thee,  in  earnestness. 

3  To  our  childish  voices,  blending 
In  the  song  to  thee  ascending, 
Thou  a  listening  ear  art  lending ; 

0  bless  us  with  thy  love. 

4  Hear,  dear  Jesus,  for  we're  praying, 
That  thou'lt  keep  our  feet  from  straying, 
Keep  our  little  feet  from  straying — 

And  lead  them  home  above. 

5  All  along  our  pathway  growing, 
Flowers  of  sin  are  brightly  glowing ; 

Keep  our  hands  their  thorns  from  knowing — 

0  keep  us,  Lord,  from  sin. 
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328.    CHILDREN  AND  SABBATH  SCHOOLS. 

6  Only  love's  pure  blossoms  grasping ; 
Eyes  uplifted,  guidance  asking, 
To  our  hearts  the  dear  cross  clasping — 
May  we  all  heaven  win. 


328  Children's  Song  of  the  Happy  Land.      6s,  4s  &  7. 

1  There  is  a  happy  land, 

Far,  far  away, 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright,  as  day; 
0,  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King ! 
Loud  let  his  praises  ring, 

Praise,  praise  for  aye. 

2  Come  to  that  happy  land, — 

Come,  come  away; 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand, 

Why  still  delay? 
0,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When  from  sin  and  sorrow  free; 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

3  Bright  in  that  happy  land, 

Beams  every  eye; 

Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die: 

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CHILDREN  AND  SABBATH  SCHOOLS.     329. 

0,  then  to  glory  run, 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won ; 
And  bright,  above  the  sun, 
We  reign  for  aye 


329  The  Hosannas  of  Children.  7s,  & 

1  When  his  salvation  bringing, 

To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  his  name. 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  him; 

But  as  he  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  him, 

And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still,, 
Though  now  as  King  he  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
We'll  flock  around  his  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne ; 
And  cry  aloud,  "  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son." 

3  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 

The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Might  well  hosannas  raise. 
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330.        CHILDREN   AND    SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 

But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words  ? 
No ;  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They  too  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

000  Child's  Communion  with  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  Dear  Jesus,  ever  at  my  side, 

How  loving  must  thou  be, 
To  leave  thy  home  in  heaven  to  guard 
A  little  child  like  me. 

2  I  cannot  feel  thee  touch  my  hand, 

With  pressure  light  and  mild, 
To  check  me  as  my  mother  did, 
When  I  was  but  a  child. 

3  But  I  have  felt  thee  in  my  thoughts, 

Rebuking  sin  for  me  ; 
And,  when  my  heart  loves  God,  I  know 
The  sweetness  is  from  thee. 

4  And  when,  dear  Saviour,  I  kneel  down, 

Morning  and  night,  to  prayer, 

Something  there  is  within  my  heart 

Which  tells  me  thou  art  there. 

5  Yes,  when  I  pray,  thou  prayest  too — 

Thy  prayer  is  all  for  me ; 

But  when  I  sleep,  thou  sleepest  not, 

But  watchest  patiently. 
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CHILDREX  AXD  SABBATH  SCHOOLS.    331. 

To  God  the  Father  glory  be, 

And  to  his  only  Son ; 
The  same,  0  Holy  Ghost,  to  thee, 

While  ceaseless  ages  run ! 


331  The  Spring.  S.  M.    Double. 

1  Sweet  is  the  time  of  spring, 

When  nature's  charms  appear ; 
The  birds  with  ceaseless  pleasure  sing, 

And  hail  the  opening  year ; 
But  sweeter  far  the  spring 

Of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 
When  children  bless  and  praise  their  King, 

Who  loves  the  youthful  race. 

2  Sweet  is  the  dawn  of  day, 

When  light  just  streaks  the  sky ; 
When  shades  of  darkness  pass  away, 

And  morning  beams  are  nigh  : 
But  sweeter  far  the  dawn 

Of  piety  in  youth  ; 
When  doubt  and  darkness  are  withdrawn, 

Before  the  light  of  truth. 

3  Sweet  is  the  early  dew, 

Which  gilds  the  mountain  tops, 

And  decks  each  plant  and  flower  we  view 

With  pearlv,  glittering  drops: 
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332.         CHILDREN   AXD    SABBATH   SCHOOLS. 

But  sweeter  far  the  scene 

On  Zion's  holy  hill, 
When  there  the  dew  of  youth  is  seen 

Its  freshness  to  distil. 

332  The  Shining  Shore.      8s  &  7s.  Peculiar. 

1  My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 

And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
"Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly, 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger. 

2  We'll  gird  our  loins,  my  brethren  dear, 

Our  heavenly  home  discerning  ; 
Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  word, 
Let  every  lamp  be  burning. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  cold  and  dark, 

We  need  not  cease  our  singing ; 

That  perfect  rest  naught  can  molest, 

Where  golden  harps  are  ringing. 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow, 

Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever ; 
Our  King  says,  Come,  and  there's  our  home, 
For  ever,  0  for  ever  ! 

CHORUS. 

For  0,  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 

Our  friends  are  passing  over, 

And  just  before,  the  shining  shore, 

We  may  almost  discover. 
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CHILDREN  AND  SABBATH  SCHOOLS.  333,  334. 
333  The  Child's  Desire,  lis  &  9s. 

1  I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old. 

When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  he  called  little  children  as  lambs  to  his  fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 

2  I  wish  that  his  hands  had  been  placed  on  my  head, 

That  his  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  his  kind  look,  when 
he  said, 
"Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  me." 

3  Yet  still  to  his  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  his  love ; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  him  below, 
I  shall  see  him  and  hear  him  above, 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  he  is  gone  to  prepare, 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven ; 
And  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
"For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

5  I  long  for  the  joys  of  that  glorious  time, 

The  sweetest,  and  brightest,  and  best, 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime, 
Shall  crowd  to  his  arms  and  be  blest. 

334:  The  Joyful  Choir.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Who  shall  sing  if  not  the  children? 

Did  not  Jesus  die  for  them  ? 
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335.        CHILDREN   AND    SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 

May  they  not  with  other  jewels 

Sparkle  in  his  diadem? 
Why  to  them  were  voices  given, 

Bird-like  voices,  sweet  and  clear? 
Why,  unless  the  song  of  heaven, 

They  begin  to  practise  here  ? 

2  There's  a  choir  of  infant  songsters 

White-robed,  round  the  Saviour's  throne ; 
Angels  cease,  and  waiting,  listen  ! 

0,  'tis  sweeter  than  their  own ! 
Faith  can  hear  the  rapturous  choral, 

When  her  ear  is  upw&fcf  turned ; 
Is  not  this  the  same,  perfected, 

Which  upon  the  earth  they  learned? 

3  Jesus,  when  on  earth  sojourning, 

Loved  them  with  a  wondrous  love ; 
And  will  he,  to  heaven  returning, 

Faithless  to  his  blessing  prove  ? 
0,  they  cannot  sing  too  early ; 

Fathers,  stand  not  in  their  way  ! 
Birds  sing  while  the  day  is  breaking — 

Tell  me,  then,  why  should  not  they  ? 

335  Joyfully!  Joyfully!  10s. 

1  Joyfully,  joyfully,  onward  we  move, 

Bound  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  above ; 

Jesus,  our  Saviour,  in  mercy  says,  Come, 

Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  your  home. 
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CHILDREN  AND  SABBATH  SCHOOLS.    336. 

Soon  will  our  pilgrimage  end  here  below, 
Soon  to  the  presence  of  God  we  shall  go ; 
Then,  if  to  Jesus  our  hearts  have  been  given, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  rest  we  in  heaven.   • 

2  Teachers  and  scholars  have  passed  on  before, 
Waiting,  they  watch  us,  approaching  the  shore, 
Singing  to  cheer  us,  while  passing  along, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  your  home. 
Sounds  of  sweet  music  there  ravish  the  ear, 
Harps  of  the  blessed,  your  strains  we  shall  hear, 
Filling  with  harmony. heaven's  high  dome, 
Joyfulty,  joyfully,  Jesus,  we  come. 

3  Death  with  his  arrow  may  soon  lay  us  low, 
Safe  in  our  Saviour,  we  feel  not  the  blow, 
Jesus  hath  broken  the  bars  of  the  tomb, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  we  will  go  home. 
Bright  will  the  morn  of  eternity  dawn, 
Death  shall  be  conquered,  his  sceptre  be  gone, 
Over  the  plains  of  sweet  Canaan  we  roam, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  safely  at  home. 

336  Praise  to  the  Redeemer.  8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  Lord,  while  holy  angels  praise  thee, 

In  their  never-ceasing  songs  ; 

While  thy  saints  delight  to  bless  thee — 

Thee  to  whom  all  praise  belongs, 

Wilt  thou  hearken 

To  the  praise  of  infant  tongues? 
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337.         CHILDREN  AND   SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 

2  Yes,  we  know  our  feeble  voices 

Thou  dost  condescend  to  hear  ; 
Thou  can'st  perfect  thine  own  praises 
From- the  mouths  of  children  here  ; 

None  so  humble, 
But  their  voice  may  reach  thine  ear. 

3  Thanks  we  give  thee,  0  our  Saviour ! 

Who  did'st  come  to  save  the  lost ; 
Thine  own  blood,  Divine  Redeemer  ! 
Was  the  price  our  ransom  cost : 

Thou  can'st  save  us 
Even  to  the  uttermost. 

4  While  we  sing  our  glad  hosannas, 

While  our  tongues  thy  love  proclaim, 
Pour,  0  pour  thy  Spirit  on  us — 
Us  for  thine  own  children  claim ; 

So,  for  ever, 
We  will  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

337  Saviour,  hear  us  !  8s  &  7s. 

1   Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  Saviour, 

Who  hast  bid  us  come  to  thee, 
Now  extend  to  us  thy  favour, 

Little  children  though  we  be ; 
Low  we  humbly  bend  before  thee, 

All  unworthy  of  thy  love  ; 

Lord  of  life,  and  light,  and  glory  ! 

Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above. 
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CHILDREN  AND    SABBATH   SCHOOLS.  338. 

2  Thou  who  holdest  high  dominion 

Over  air,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
Yet  didst  bless  the  little  children 

That  of  old  were  brought  to  thee : 
Lord,  this  day  we  ask  thy  blessing ; 

Send  thy  Holy  Spirit  down ; 
May  we  all,  our  sins  confessing, 

Thee  our  Lord  and  Saviour  own. 

3  So,  when  death  this  frame  shall  sever, 

(For  we  know  that  all  must  die,) 
May  our  souls,  0  Lord,  for  ever 
Live  and  reign  with  thee  on  high : 

0  that  we,  to  whom  'tis  given 
Here  to  join  in  praise  and  prayer, 

May,  around  thy  throne  in  heaven 
Meet,  and  none  be  wanting  there. 

338  United  praise  of  Teachers  and  Scholars.  H.  M. 

1  Come,  let  our  voices  join 
In  joyful  songs  of  praise  ; 

To  God,  the  God  of  love, 

Our  thankful  hearts  we'll  raise ; 
To  God  alone  all  praise  belongs, — 
Our  earliest  and  our  latest  songs. 

2  Within  these  hallowed  walls 
Our  wandering  feet  are  brought, 

Where  prayer  and  praise  ascend, 

And  heavenly  truths  are  taught ; 
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339.         CHILDREN   AND    SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 

To  God  alone  your  offerings  bring  ; 
Let  young  and  old  his  praises  sing. 

3  Lord,  let  this  work  of  love 

Be  crowned  with  full  success  ; 
Let  thousands,  yet  unborn, 

Thy  sacred  name  here  bless : 
To  thee,  0  Lord,  all  praise  to  thee 
We'll  raise,  throughout  eternity. 


Sou  For  a  Sabbath  School  Anniversary.  OS. 

1  0  come,  let  us  raise 

Our  tribute  of  song ; 
Thanksgiving  and  praise 

To  Jesus  belong  ; — 
He  came  from  above 

Our  bliss  to  begin, 
Make  perfect  in  love, 

And  free  us  from  sin. 

2  The  old  and  the  young, 

His  people  by  choice, 
With  heart,  soul,  and  tongue, 

In  him  may  rejoice  : — 
"We  meet  him  to-day 

Triumphantly  crowned, 

And  welcome  his  way, 

In  chorus  around. 

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CHILDREN  AND  SABBATH  SCHOOLS.  840. 

3  Hosanna  ! — that  word 

To  children  is  dear ; 
To  Jesus  our  Lord, 

We'll  echo  it  here  ; — 
Let  worldlings  despise, 

And  enemies  rail, 
Hosannas  shall  rise, 

Hosannas  prevail. 

4  God's  temple  shall  ring, 

While  under  his  eye, 
Hosanna  we  sing, 

For  Jesus  draws  nigh : 
Hosanna !  our  breath 

Through  life  shall  proclaim  ; 
Hosanna  !   in  death, — 

In  glory,  the  same  ! 

34:0  For  an  Anniversasy.  7s  &  6s. 

1  To  thee,  0  blessed  Saviour, 

Our  grateful  songs  we  raise ; 
0,  tune  our  hearts  and  voices 

Thy  holy  name  to  praise. 
'Tis  by  thy  sovereign  mercy 

We're  here  allowed  to  meet ; 
To  join  with  friends  and. teachers 

Thy  blessing  to  entreat. 

2  And  may  the  precious  Gospel 

Be  published  all  abroad, 
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841.  CHILDREN   AND    SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 

Till  the  benighted  heathen 

Shall  know  and  serve  the  Lord ; 
Till  o'er  the  wide  creation 

The  rajs  of  truth  shall  shine, 
And  nations  now  in  darkness, 

Arise  to  light  divine. 

3-Jil  A  Child's  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  A  sinner,  Lord,  behold  I  stand, 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  deed ; 
But  Jesus  sits  at  thy  right  hand, 
For  such  to  intercede. 

2  From  early  infancy,  I  know, 

A  rebel  I  have  been  ; 
And  daily,  as  I  older  grow, 
I  fear  I  grow  in  sin. 

3  But  God  can  change  this  evil  heart, 

And  give  a  holy  mind, 
And  his  own  heavenly  grace  impart, 
Which  those  who  seek  will  find. 

4  To  heaven  can  reach  the  softest  word, 

A  child's  repenting  prayer  ; 
For  tears  are  seen,  and  sighs  are  heard, 
And  thoughts  regarded  there. 

5  Then  let  me  all  my  sins  confess, 

And  pardoning;  grace  implore, 
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CHILDREN  AXD  SABBATH  SCHOOLS.    842. 

That  I  may  love  my  follies  less, 
And  love  my  Saviour  more. 


342  Sabbath  School  Teachers'  Prayer.         8s  &  7s. 

1  Saviour  King,  in  hallowed  union, 

At  thy  sacred  feet  we  bow ; 
Heart  with  heart,  in  blest  communion, 

Join  to  crave  thy  favour  now. 
Though  celestial  choirs  adore  thee, 

Let  our  prayer  as  incense  rise ; 
And  our  praise  be  set  before  thee, 

Sweet  as  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Heavenly  Fount,  thy  streams  of  blessing, 

Oft  have  cheered  us  on  our  way ; 
By  thy  power  and  grace  unceasing, 

We  continue  to  this  day. 
Raise  we  then  in  glad  emotion 

Thankful  lays :  and  while  we  sing, 
Vow  a  pure,  a  full  devotion 

To  thy  work,  0  Saviour  King. 

3  When  we  tell  the  wondrous  story 

Of  thy  rich,  exhaustless  love, 
Send  thy  Spirit,  Lord  of  glory, 

On  the  youthful  heart  to  move. 

0  that  He,  the  Ever — living. 

May  descend,  as  fruitful  rain, 
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343.    CHILDREN  AXD  SABBATH  SCHOOLS. 

Till  the  wilderness,  reviving, 
Blossom  as  the  rose  again. 

4  Then  may  they  whom  we  have  guided 

Life's  tempestuous  ocean  o'er, 
In  the  home  thou  hast  provided, 

Meet  us,  to  depart  no  more. 
There,  beside  the  crystal  river, 

Flowing  from  the  eternal  throne, 
Shall  arise  to  thee  for  ever, 

Praise  more  sweet  than  earth  has  known. 


3J:3  •  Teachers'  Prayer.  L.  M. 

1  May  we  who  teach  the  rising  race 
Be  filled,  0  Lord,  with  every  grace ; 
And  may  thy  Spirit  from  above 
Descend  and  bless  our  work  of  love. 

2  Thy  grace  to  those  we  teach,  impart; 
0  Lord,  renew  each  youthful  heart ; 
Help  them  from  every  sin  to  flee, 
And  dedicate  their  lives  to  thee. 

3  May  we  in  love  to  them  abound, 

And  zealous  in  the  work  be  found, 

And  many  seals  may  we  obtain, 

To  prove  our  labour  not  in  vain. 
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CHILDREN   AND    SABBATH    SCHOOLS.  344. 

4  When  at  thine  awful  bar  they  stand, 
0,  welcome  them  to  thy  right  hand, 
To  join  with  us  the  heavenly  lays, 
And  sing  our  great  Redeemer's  praise. 


o44  Divine  Influence  Implored.  fc.  JM. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  hear, 

On  us  look  kindly  down; 
Our  humble  labours  deign  to  cheer, 
And  with  thy  favour  crown. 

2  In  youthful  hearts  the  seed 

Of  sacred  truth  we  sow ; 
Now,  Lord,  the  blessing  that  we  need, 
Richly  do  thou  bestow. 

3  That  seed  will  buried  lie, 

Till  thou  the  increase  give ; 
Yet,  then,  although  it  seem  to  die, 
It  shall  revive  and  live. 

4  0  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

Shine  in  each  youthful  heart; 
Thine  influence  on  their  souls  impress, 
And  grace  divine  impart. 

5  Then,  though  the  sower  weep, 

-    Ere  long  with  thankful  voice, 

Both  they  who  sow  and  they  who  reap, 

Together  shall  rejoice. 
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345.    CHILDREN  AND  SABBATH  SCHOOLS. 

6  Thou  dost  the  seed  prepare, 

And  make  it  spring  when  sown ; 
And  if  a  hundred-fold  it  bear, 
The  praise  is  all  thine  own. 

345  For  a  Teachers'  Meeting.  7s. 

1  God  of  union,  God  of  love, 

With  thy  sanctifying  power, 
From  the  realms  of  light  above, 
Bless  us  in  this  solemn  hour. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  descend  and  bring 

Heavenly  peace  and  godly  fear; 
And  beneath  thy  guardian  wing, 
Shelter  all  before  thee  here. 

3  Bless  our  tender  charge ;  impart 

What  shall  most  to  thee  incline ; 
0,  reclaim  each  wandering  heart, 
Seal  them !  Seal  them  ever  thine. 

4  Bless  their  teachers,  grant  fro  each 

All  our  great  employments  need; 
Show  us  rightly  how  to  teach 
Not  by  word  alone,  but  deed. 

5  Make  us  faithful  to  the  end, 

While  our  duties  we  fulfil ; 

And  the  promised  blessing  send, 

Like  the  dew  on  Hermon's  hill. 
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NEW  TEAR   OR   BIRTH-DAT.  346. 


TIMES  AND  OCCASIONS. 

odbD  For  a  New  Year  or  Birth-Day.  C  M« 

1  Lord  of  my  life,  whose  word  of  power 

Did  first  inspire  my  breath, 
Thy  hand  has  kept  me  to  this  hour, 
From  danger  and  from  death. 

2  Spared  to  commence  another  year, 

The  past  I  now  review: 
How  numerous  do  my  sins  appear, 
How  great  thy  mercies,  too. 

3  I  thank  thee  for  thy  tender  care 

Through  all  my  earlier  days, 
And  for  each  privilege  I  share, 
That  still  thy  love  displays. 

4  For  Jesus'  sake,  my  sins  forgive, 

And  strengthen  me  in  grace; 
That  to  thy  glory  I  may  live, 
And  run  the  Christian  race. 

5  How  long  or  short  my  course  may  be, 

'Tis  not  for  me  to  know;  . 

But  may  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee, 

And  in  thy  favour  grow. 
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347.  TIMES   AND   OCCASIONS. 

347  The  Neic  Year.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Holy  Father,  thou  hast  taught  us 

We  should  live  to  thee  alone; 
Year  by  year,  thy  hand  hath  brought  us 

On  through  dangers  oft  unknown. 
"When  we  wandered,  thou  hast  found  us ; 

When  we  doubted,  sent  us  light; 
Still  thine  arm  has  been  around  us, 

All  our  paths  were  in  thy  sight. 

2  In  the  world  will  foes  assail  us, 

Craftier,  stronger  far  than  we ; 
And  the  strife  shall  never  fail  us, 

Well  we  know,  before  we  die. 
Therefore,  Lord,  we  come,  believing 

Thou  can'st  give  the  power  we  need; 
Through  the  prayer  of  faith  receiving 

Strength,  the  Spirit's  strength,  indeed. 

3  We  would  trust  in  thy  protecting, 

Wholly  rest  upon  thine  arm; 
Follow  wholly  thy  directing, 

Thou,  our  only  guard  from  harm ! 
Keep  us  from  our  own  undoing, 

Help  us  turn  to  thee  when  tried, 
Still  our  footsteps,  Father,  viewing, 

Keep  us  ever  at  thy  side. 


THE   NEW   YEAR.  348,  349. 

3J:8  Opening  or  Close  of  the  Year.  CM. 

1  As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays, 

Why  heaves  the  secret  sigh? 
'Tis  that  I  mourn  departed  days, 
-      Still  unprepared  to  die. 

2  The  world  and  worldly  things  beloved, 

My  anxious  thoughts  employed: 
And  time  unhallowed,  unimproved, 
Presents  a  fearful  void. 

3  Yet,  Holy  Father,  wild  despair 

Chase  from  my  labouring  breast; 
Thy  grace  it  is  which  prompts  the  prayer, 
That  grace  can  do  the  rest. 

4  My  life's  brief  remnant  all  be  thine ; 

And  when  thy  sure  decree 
Bids  me  this  fleeting  breath  resign, 
0  speed  my  soul  to  thee. 

3-19  The  New  Year.  7s. 

1  Bless,  0  Lord,  each  opening  year 
To  the  souls  assembling  here : 
Clothe  thy  word  with  power  divine, 
Make  us  willing  to  be  thine. 

2  "Where  thou  hast  thy  work  begun, 

Give  new  strength  the  race  to  run ; 
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350.  TIMES   AND    OCCASIONS. 

Scatter  darkness,  doubts,  and  fears, 
Wipe  away  the  mourners'  tears. 

3  Bless  us  all,  both  old  and  young : 
Call  forth  praise  from  every  tongue: 
Let  our  whole  assembly  prove 
All  thy  power  and  all  thy  love. 


3o0  Praise  for  Annual  Mercies.  L.  M. 

1  Our  Helper,  God,  we  bless  thy  name, 
The  same  thy  power,  thy  grace  the  same ; 
The  tokens  of  thy  loving  care 

Open  and  crown  and  close  the  year. 

2  Amid  ten  thousand  snares  we  stand, 
Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand; 
And  see,  when  we  survey  our  ways, 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

3  Thus  far  thine  arm  hath  led  us  on ; 
Thus  far  we  make  thy  mercy  known ; 
And,  while  we  tread  this  desert  land, 
New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand. 

4  Our  grateful  souls  on  Jordan's  shore 

Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more ; 

Then  bear,  in  thy  bright  courts  above, 

Inscriptions  of  immortal  love. 
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NATIONAL   THANKSGIVING.  351. 

351  National  Thanksgiving.  TS. 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  clays ; 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy, 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ: 
All  to  thee,  0  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow. 

2  All  the  blessings  of  the  fields, 
All  the  stores  the  garden  yields, 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain : 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

6  Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns  that  genial  warmth  diffuse, 
All  the  plenty  summer  pours, 
Autumn's  rich,  o'erflowing  stores: 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

4  Peace,  prosperity,  and  health, 

Private  bliss,  and  public  wealth, 

Knowledge,  with  its  gladdening  streams, 

Pure  religion's  holier  beams : 

Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 

Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 
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352,  353.  TIMES    AXD    OCCASIONS. 

O02i  Thanksgiving  Day.  L.  M. 

1  Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 
And  changes  mark  the  rolling  year; 
As  time  with  rapid  pinions  flies, 
May  every  season  make  us  wise. 

2  Long  has  thy  favour  crowned  our  days, 
And  summer  shed  again  its  rays ; 

No  deadly  cloud  Our  sky  has  veiled ; 
No  blasting  winds  our  path  assailed. 

3  Our  harvest  months  have  o'er  us  rolled, 
And  filled  our  fields  with  waving  gold ; 
Our  tables  spread,  our  garners  stored : — 
Where  are  our  hearts  to  praise  the  Lord ! 

4  The  solemn  harvest  comes  apace, 
The  closing  day  of  life  and  grace: 
Time  of  decision,  awful  hour, 
Around  it  let  no  tempests  lower ! 

5  Prepare  us,  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 
Like  stars  in  heaven  to  rise  and  shine ; 
Then  shall  our  happy  souls  above 
Reap  the  full  harvest  of  thy  love. 

3o3  Our  Country — Praise  and  Prayer.  H.  M. 

1  Before  the  Lord  we  bow, 

The  God  who  reigns  above, 
312 


OUR   COUNTRY.  353. 


And  rules  the  world  below, 
Boundless  in  power  and  love. 
Our  thanks  we  bring, 
In  joy  and  praise, 
Our  hearts  we  raise 
To  heaven's  high  King. 

2  The  nation  thou  hast  blest, 

May  well  thy  love  declare, 
From  foes  and  fears  at  rest, 

Protected  by  thy  care. 
For  this  fair  land, 
For  this  bright  day, 
Our  thanks  we  pay — 
Gifts  of  thy  hand. 

3  May  every  mountain  height, 

Each  vale  and  forest  green, 

Shine  in  thy  word's  pure  light, 

And  its  rich  fruits  be  seen ! 

May  every  tongue 

Be  tuned  to  praise, 

And  join  to  raise 

A  grateful  song. 

4  Earth  !  hear  thy  Maker's  voice, 

The  great  Redeemer  own, 

Believe,  obey,  rejoice, 

And  worship  Him  alone. 
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354.  TIMES  AND   OCCASIONS. 

Cast  down  thy  pride, 
Thy  sin  deplore, 
And  bow  before 
The  Crucified. 

5  And  when  in  power  He  comes, 
0  may  our  native  land, 
From  all  its  rending  tombs, 
Send  forth  a  glorious  band  ; 
A  countless  throng 
Ever  to  sing, 
To  heaven's  high  King, 
Salvation's  song. 

354  Fast-Day.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Dread  Jehovah  !  God  of  nations  ! 

From  thy  temple  in  the  skies, 
Hear  thy  people's  supplications, 
Now  for  their  deliverance  rise. 

2  Lo !  with  deep  contrition  turning, 

Humbly  at  thy  feet  we  bend ; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning, 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 

3  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call, 

Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding, 

Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 
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FAST-DAY.  355,  356. 

4  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgression, 
Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface : 
Save  thy  people  from  oppression, 
Save  from  spoil  thy  holy  place. 

3oO  Public  Humiliation.  L.  M. 

1  Great  Maker  of  unnumbered  worlds, 

And  whom  unnumbered  worlds  adore, — 
Thy  goodness  all  thy  creatures  share, 
And  nature  trembles  at  thy  power. 

2  While  suppliant  crowds  implore  thine  aid, 

To  thee  we  raise  the  humble  cry ; 
Thine  altar  is  the  contrite  heart, 
Thine  incense  the  repentant  sigh. 

3  0,  may  our  land,  in  this  her  hour, 

Confess  thy  hand,  and  bless  the  rod, 
By  penitence  make  thee  her  Friend, 
And  find  in  thee  a  guardian  God. 

356  Fast-Day.  L.  M. 

1  0  Lord  our  God,  with  earnest  care, 
With  contrite  fast,  and  tear,  and  prayer, 
And  works  of  mercy  and  of  love, 

We  pray  for  pardon  from  above. 

2  Be  present  now,  be  present  here, 

And  mark  thy  Church's  falling  tear ; 
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357.  TIMES   AND    OCCASIONS. 

And  own  the  grief  that  fills  her  eyes, 
In  mourning  her  iniquities. 

3  0  by  thy  grace  be  pardon  won, 

For  sins  that  former  years  have  done ; 
And  let  thy  mercy  guard  us  still, 
From  crimes  that  threaten  future  ill. 

1  So  mortify  our  every  sense, 

Through  grace  of  outward  abstinence, 
That  from  each  stain  and  spot  of  sin, 
Our  souls  may  keep  their  fast  within. 

5  0  Father,  that  we  ask  be  done 

Through  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son ; 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Shall  live  and  reign  eternally. 

357  Fast-Day.  1     M. 

1  Thou  loving  Saviour  of  mankind, 

Before  thy  throne  we  pray  and  weep ; 
0,  strengthen  us  with  grace  divine, 
Duly  thy  Church's  fast  to  keep. 

2  Searcher  of  hearts !  thou  dost  our  ills 

Discern,  and  all  our  weakness  know : 
Again  to  thee  in  tears  we  turn ; 
Again  to  us  thy  mercy  show. 

3  Much  have  we  sinned,  but  we  confess 

Our  guilt,  and  all  our  faults  deplore : 
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HIDING  OF  GOD'S  COUNTENANCE.  358. 

0,  for  the  praise  of  thy  great  name, 
These  fainting  souls  to  health  restore. 

4  And  grant  us,  while  by  fasts  we  strive 

This  mortal  body  to  control, 
To  fast  from  all  the  food  of  sin, 
And  so  to  purify  the  soul. 

5  Hear  us,  O  Trinity  thrice  blest ! 

Sole  Unity,  thou  God  of  love  ! 
Vouchsafe  us  from  these  fasts  below, 
To  reap  immortal  fruit  above. 

000  The  Hiding  of  God's  Countenance.  Jj.  M. 

1  Lord,  in  these  dark  and  dismal  days, 
We  mourn  the  hidings  of  thy  face ; 
And  when  to  happier  days  we  turn, 
Those  days  but  teach  us  how  to  mourn. 

2  The  blessing  from  thy  truth  withdrawn, 
Its  quickening,  saving  influence  gone — 
Unwarned,  unwakened,  sinners  hear, 
Nor  see  their  awful  danger  near. 

o   In  dews  unseen,  or  scanty  showers, 
Thy  Spirit  sheds  his  healing  powers ; 
The  thirsty  ground  is  parched  beneath, 
And  all  is  barrenness  and  death. 

4  Yet  still  thy  name  be  ever  blessed, 

On  thee  our  hope  shall  safely  rest ; 
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359,  360.  TIMES   AND   OCCASIONS. 

Thy  saints  shall  jet  exult  and  sing 
The  matchless  glories  of  their  King. 

OOt/  Impending  Judgments.  C.  M» 

1  Come,  let  our  souls  adore  the  Lord, 

Whose  judgments  yet  delay ; 
Who  yet  suspends  the  lifted  sword, 
And  gives  us  time  to  pray. 

2  Great  is  our  guilt,  our  fears  are  great, 

But  let  us  not  despair ; 
Still  open  is  the  mercy-seat 
To  penitence  and  prayer. 

3  Kind  Intercessor,  to  thy  love 

This  blessed  hope  we  owe : 
0  let  thy  merits  plead  above, 
While  we  implore  below. 

4  Though  justice  near  thy  awful  throne 

Attends  thy  dread  command, 
Lord,  hear  thy  servants,  hear  thy  Son, 
And  save  a  guilty  land. 

360  Prayer  amidst  Divine  Judgments.  L.  M. 

1  On  thee,  0  Lord  our  God,  we  call, 

Before  thy  throne  devoutly  fall ; 

0,  whither  should  the  helpless  fly? 

To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ? 
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IX  WAR.  361. 

2  Lord,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn, 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn ; 

0,  spare  our  guilty  country,  spare 

The  Church  thine  hand  hath  planted  here. 

3  .We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God  ! 

We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood ; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises  ; — 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas? 

4  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe ; 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

361  In  War.  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  may  our  souls  thy  grace  adore, 

May  Jesus  plead  our  humble  claim ; 
While  thy  protection  we  implore, 
In  his  prevailing,  glorious  name. 

2  Let  past  experience  of  thy  care, 

Support  our  hope,  our  trust  invite ; 
Again  attend  our  humble  prayer, 
Again  be  mercy  thy  delight. 

3  Our  arms  succeed,  our  councils  guid% 

Let  thy  right  hand  our  cause  maintain ; 

Till  war's  destructive  rage  subside, 

And  peace  resume  her  gentle  reign. 
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362.  TIMES   AND    OCCASIONS. 

4  0  let  the  gospel's  healing  ray, 
True  source  of  amity  divine, 
Spread  o'er  the  world  its  heavenly  day, 
And  all  the  nations,  Lord,  be  thine  ! 

362  In  War.  L.  M. 

1  While  Justice  waves  her  vengeful  hand, 
Tremendous  o'er  a  guilty  land, 
Almighty  God,  thy  awful  power, 

With  fear  and  trembling  we  adore. 

2  Where  shall  we  fly  but  to  thy  feet  ? 
Our  only  refuge  is  thy  seat ; 

Thy  seat  where  potent  mercy  pleads, 
And  holds  thy  thunder  from  our  heads. 

8  Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
Though  loud  our  crimes  for  vengeance  cry, 
Let  mercy's  louder  voice  prevail, 
Nor  thy  long-suffering  patience  fail. 

4  0  let  thy  sovereign  grace  impart 
Contrition  to  each  rocky  heart ; 
And  bid  sincere  repentance  flow, 
In  general,  undissembled  woe. 

5  Fair  smiling  peace  again  restore; 

With  plenty  bless  the  pining  poor, 

And  may  a  happy,  thankful  land, 

Obedient  own  thy  guardian  hand. 
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DURING  A   PESTILENCE.  363,  364. 

363  Our  Country.  C.  M. 

1  0  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe ; 

With  peace  our  borders  bless, 
Our  cities  with  prosperity, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

2  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth,  and  Thee; 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  chant 
The  songs  of  liberty. 

3  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 

Our  country  we  commend ; 
Be  thou  her  refuge  and  her  trust, 
Her  everlasting  Friend. 

364:  During  a  Pestilence.  L ,  M. 

1  It  is  the  Lord, — Behold  his  hand 

Outstretched  with  an  afflictive  rod; 
And  hark,  a  voice  goes  through  the  land, 
"Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God." 

2  Shall  we,  like  guilty  Adam,  hide 

In  darkest  shades  our  darker  fears? 
For  who  his  coming  may  abide  ? 

Or  who  shall  stand  when  he  appears? 

3  No, — let  us  throng  around  his  seat; 

No, — let  us  meet  him  face  to  face, 
Prostrate  our  spirits  at  his  feet, 

Confess  our  sins,  and  sue  for  grace. 

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865.  TIMES   AND    OCCASIONS. 

4  Who  knows  but  God  will  hear  our  cries, 

Turn  swift  destruction  from  our  path, 
Restrain  his  judgments,  or  chastise 
In  tender  mercy,  not  in  wrath? 

5  He  will,  he  will,  for  Jesus  pleads ; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  his  love  record ; 
For  us,  for  us,  he  intercedes ; 

Our  help  is  nigh : — it  is  the  Lord. 

3 DO  During  a  Pestilence.  C.  M. 

1  Let  the  land  mourn  through  all  its  coasts, 

And  humble  all  its  state; 
Princes  and  rulers,  at  their  posts, 
Awhile  sit  desolate. 

2  Let  priests  and  people,  high  and  low, 

Rich,  poor,  and  great,  and  small, 
Invoke,  in  fellowship  of  woe, 
The  Maker  of  them  all. 

3  For  God  hath  summoned  from  his  place 

Death,  in  a  direr  form, 
To  waken,  warn,  and  scourge  our  race, 
Than  earthquake,  fire,  or  storm. 

I  Let  churches  weep  within  their  pale, 

And  families  apart; 

Let  each  in  secrecy  bewail 

The  plague  of  his  own  heart. 
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AFTER    A    PESTILENCE.  366. 

So  while  the  land  bemoans  its  sin, 

The  pestilence  may  cease, 
And  mercy  tempering  wrath,  bring  in 

God's  blessed  health  and  peace. 


366  After  a  Pestilence.  H.  M, 

1  Sing  Hallelujah;  sing 

Glory  to  God  alone; 
Bring  your  oblations,  bring 

Thank-offerings  to  the  throne ; 
Take  words  of  joy,  of  comfort  take, 
Awake  to  love,  to  life  awake. 

2  The  Lord  put  forth  his  hand, 

He  touched  us  and  we  died ; 
Vengeance  went  through  the  land, 

But  mercy  walked  beside ; 
He  heard  our  prayers,  he  saw  our  tears, 
And  stayed  the  plague,  and  quelled  our  fears. 

3  What  shall  we  give  to  thee? 

0  Thou,  whose  purer  eyes 
Behold  iniquity 

In  man's  best  sacrifice? 
Ourselves  we  give,  but  rest  our  claim 
On  Christ,  and  know  none  other  name. 

4  For  Jesus'  sake  forgive 

Thy  people,  Lord,  and  spare, 

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367.  TIMES   AND   OCCASIONS. 

To  him  and  thee  to  live, 

For  thine  and  his  we  are; 
Thy  quickening  Spirit  gave  us  breath, 
Thy  Son,  by  death,  has  conquered  death. 

367  After  a  Pestilence.  7s. 

1  Walking  on  the  winge'd  wind, 
Fear  before  him,  Death  behind; 
When  the  Lord  came  down  in  wrath, 
Clouds  and  darkness  girt  his  path. 

2  Thence  abroad  his  arrows  flew, 
Thick  and  fast  they  smote  and  slew; 
We  in  dust  and  ashes  lay, 

None  could  help, — but  all  could  pray. 

3  Prayer  prevailed  amidst  despair, 
God  delights  to  honour  prayer; 
Judgment  laid  its  terrors  by, 
Mercy  beamed  o'er  earth  and  sky. 

4  Now  be  sorrow  turned  to  song,     • 
Let  the  bruised  reed  grow  strong, 
Smoking  flax  break  forth  and  blaze, 
Prayer  transform  itself  to  praise. 

5  Let  the  living  now  record 
All  the  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 
Him  let  the  redeemed  adore, 
Go  in  peace,  and  sin  no  more. 

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PRAYER    FOR    RAIX.  368,  369. 

368  In  Time,  of  Dronghi.  CM. 

1  How  hast  thou,  Lord,  in  righteous  wrath, 

Blasted  our  promised  joy ! 

The  elements  obeyed  thy  nod, 

Our  prospects  to  destroy. 

2  The  sun,  at  thy  dread  order,  now 

Darts  down  destructive  fires ; 
Hills,  plains,  and  vales,  are  parched  with  drought, 
And  blooming  life  expires. 

3  Like  burnished  brass  the  heaven  around 

In  angry  terrors  burns, 
While  earth  appears  a  joyless  waste, 
And  into  iron  turns. 

4  Pity  us,  Lord,  in  our  distress, 

Nor  with  our  land  contend : 
Bid  the  avenging  skies  relent, 
And  showers  of  mercy  send. 

369  ^ayer  for  Rain.  C.  M. 

1  Now  may  the  Lord  of  earth  and  skies 

Regard  us  when  we  call; 
'Tis  he  who  bids  the  vapours  rise, 
And  showers  abundant  fall. 

2  On  thee,  our  God,  we  all  depend 

For  life,  and  health,  and  food ; 
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370.  TIMES   AND    OCCASIONS. 

0  make  refreshing  showers  descend, 
And  crown  the  year  with  good. 

3  Let  grace  come  down,  like  copious  rain, 

On  Zion's  drooping  field ; 

So  shall  our  souls  revive  again. 

And  fruit  abundant  yield. 

4  Then  smiling  nature  shall  express 

Her  mighty  Maker's  praise ; 
And  we,  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
Join  her  harmonious  lays. 


O/O  Prayer  for  Rain.  S.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  in  mercy  spare 

The  herbage  of  the  field ; 
And  under  thy  paternal  care, 
May  it  abundance  yield. 


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Restrain  the  burning  ray, 
And  grant  refreshing  rains  ; 

Restore  the  verdure  from  decay, 
And  drench  the  parched  plains. 


3  Then  we  our  praise  will  show, 

To  our  Preserver,  God  ; 

Our  songs  of  melody  shall  flow, 

And  spread  his  name  abroad. 
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HARVEST    HYMNS.  371,  372. 

371  A  Harvest  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1  To  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 

My  soul,  wake  all  thy  powers  : 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
"    The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  covenant  with  the  earth  he  keeps ; 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing  ;-* 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleased  the  labourers  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop  ; 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness : 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  withj:hy  beams 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

372  A  Wet  Harvest  Season.  L.  M. 

1  We  lift  our  eyes,  our  hands,  to  thee, 

Our  knees,  our  souls,  to  thee  we  bend ; 
Father  of  all  earth's  family, 

The  appointed  weeks  of  harvest  send. 

2  The  ground,  thy  table,  is  full-spread 

With  food  to  nourish  man  and  beast, 

Hast  thou  prepared  the  children's  bread, 

And  wilt  thou  now  forbid  the  feast  ? 


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373.  TIMES    AXD    OCCASIONS. 

3  Summer  and  winter,  day  and  night, 

Seed-time  and  harvest  thou  hast  willed  ; 
And  dew  and  rain,  and  warmth  and  light, 
Have  each  their  gracious  work  fulfilled. 

•4  Shall  whelming  floods  the  hopes  destroy 
Of  those  who  in  thy  promise  trust  ? 
Shall  storms  prevent  the  reaper's  joy, 
And  lay  his  confidence  in  dust? 

5  0  bid  the  winds  and  waters  cease, 

The  lowering  firmament  unshroud ; 
Think  on  thy  covenant  of  peace, 

Look  on  thy  bow, — 'tis  in  the  cloud ! 

6  We  fall  adoring  at  thy  feet, 

Our  prayer  is  heard,  the  veil  is  riven ; 
With  pure  heart-offerings  let  us  eat 

The  bread  that  cometh  down  from  heaven. 

OlO  Prayer  of  the  Poor  in  a  Time  of  Scarcity.         Ii.  M. 

1  To  God  most  awful  and  most  high, 
Who  formed  the  earth,  the  sea,  the  sky, 
To  him,  on  whom  all  worlds  depend, 
Our  humbled  hearts  in  sighs  we  send. 

2  Pale  famine  lifts,  at  his  command, 

Her  withering  arm,  and  blasts  the  land ; 

The  harvests  perish,  at  her  breath ; 

Her  train  are  want,  disease,  and  death. 
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AFTER   A  SERMON   FOR  THE   POOR.  374. 

3  But  when  he  smiles,  the  desert  blooms, 
New  life  is  born  among  the  tombs ; 
O'er  the  glad  plains  abundance  teems, 
And  plenty  rolls  in  bounteous  streams. 

4  Father  of  grace,  whom  we  adore, 
Bless  thy  large  family,  the  poor ; 
The  poor  on  thee  alone  depend, 
Continue  thou  the  poor  man's  Friend. 

5  Content  to  live  by  toil  and  pain, 
May  we  eternal  riches  gain ; 
Meanwhile,  by  thy  free  goodness  fed, 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

374:  After  a  Sermon  for  the  Relief  of  the  Poor.  C.  M. 

1  Bright  Source  of  everlasting  love  ! 

To  thee  our  souls  we  raise : 
And  to  thy  sovereign  bounty  rear 
A  monument  of  praise. 

2  Thy  mercy  gilds  the  paths  of  life 

With  every  cheering  ray ; 
And  still  restrains  the  rising  tear, 
Or  wipes  that  tear  away. 

o  To  tents  of  woe,  to  beds  of  pain, 

We  cheerfully  repair  ; 

And,  with  the  gift  thy  hand  bestows, 

Relieve  the  mourner's  care. 
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•375.  TIMES   AND    OCCASIONS. 

4  The  widow's  heart  shall  sing  for  joy, 

The  orphan  shall  be  glad ; 
And  hungering  souls  we'll  gladly  point 
To  Christ,  the  Living  Bread. 

5  Thus  passing  through  the  vale  of  tears, 

Our  useful  light  shall  shine ; 
And  others  learn  to  glorify 
Our  Father's  name  divine. 

OiO  Prayer  for  the  Sailor.  7s. 

1  When  the  parting  bosom  bleeds, 
When  their  native  shore  recedes, 
When  the  wild  and  faithless  main 
Takes  them  to  her  trust  again, 
Father  !  view  the  sailor's  woe — 
Guide  them  wheresoe'er  they  go. 

2  When  the  lonely  watch  they  keep, 
Silent  on  the  mighty  deep, 
While  the  boisterous  surges  hoarse 
Bear  them  daily  on  their  course, 
Eye  that  never  slumbers  !  shed 
Holy  influence  on  their  head. 

3  When  the  Sabbath's  peaceful  ray 

O'er  the  ocean's  breast  doth  play, 

Though  no  throngs  assemble  there, 

No  sweet  church-bell  warns  to  prayer, 
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PRAYER    FOR    SEAMEN.  376,  377. 

Spirit !  let  thy  presence  be 
Sabbath  to  th'  unresting  sea. 

4  When  the  raging  billows  dark 

Thunder  round  the  storm-tossed  bark, 
Thou  who  on  the  whelming  wave 
Did'st  the  loved  disciples  save, 
Thou  can'st  hear  them  when  they  pray, — 
Jesus,  Saviour,  be  their  stay  ! 

376  Prayer  for  Seamen,  C.  M. 

1  We  come,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 

And  with  united  plea, 
We  meet  and  pray  for  those  who  roam 
Far  off  upon  the  sea. 

2  0  may  the  Holy  Spirit  bow 

The  sailor's  heart  to  thee, 
Till  tears  of  deep  repentance  flow 
Like  rain-drops  on  the  sea. 

3  Then  may  a  Saviour's  dying  love 

Pour  peace  into  his  breast, 
And  waft  him  to  the  port  above, 
Of  everlasting  rest. 


377  Embarking.  IS. 

1  Lord,  whom  winds  and  seas  obey, 

Guide  us  through  the  watery  way; 
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B<8.  TIMES   AND    OCCASIONS. 

In  the  hollow  of  thy  hand, 
Hide  and  bring  us  safe  to  land. 

2  Father,  let  our  faithful  mind 
Kest,  on  thee  alone  reclined: 
Every  anxious  thought  repress, 
Keep  our  souls  in  perfect  peace. 

3  Keep  the  friends  whom  now  we  leave ; 
Bid  them  to  each  other  cleave; 

Bid  them  walk  on  life's  rough  sea, 
Bid  them  come,  by  faith,  to  thee. 

4  Save,  till  all  these  tempests  end, 
All  who  on  thy  love  depend; 
Waft  our  happy  spirits  o'er; 
Land  us  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

o7o  Prayer  for  Persons  gone  to  Sea.  L.  M. 

1  While  o'er  the  deep  thy  servants  sail, 
Send  thou,  0  Lord,  the  prosperous  gale; 
And  on  their  hearts  where'er  they  go, 
0,  let  thy  heavenly  breezes  blow. 

2  If  on  the  morning's  wings  they  fly, 
They  will  not  pass  beyond  thine  eye ; 

The  wanderer's  prayer  thou  bend'st  to  hear, 
And  faith  exults  to  know  thee  near. 

3  When  tempests  rock  the  groaning  bark, 

0,  hide  them  safe  in  Jesus'  ark; 
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CHARITY   SCHOOL.  379. 

When  in  the  tempting  port  they  ride, 
0,  keep  them  safe  at  Jesus'  side. 

If  life's  wide  ocean  smile  or  roar, 
Still  guide  them  to  the  heavenly  shore ; 
And  grant  their  dust  in  Christ  may  sleep, 
Abroad,  at  home,  or  in  the  deep. 


379  For  a  Charity  School  L.  0.  M. 

1  Geeat  God,  our  voice  to  thee  we  raise, 
Tune  thou  our  lips  and  hearts  with  praise, 

Thy  goodness  to  adore: 
Our  life,  our  health,  and  every  friend, 
From  thee  arise,  on  thee  depend, 

Kind  Father  of  the  poor. 

2  Stretch  o'er  our  heads  thy  guardian  wings, 
Secure  the  weak,  0  King  of  kings; 

Our  Shield  and  Refuge  be : 
Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  conduct  our  youth, 
Through  Christ,  the  Life,  the  Way,  the  Truth, 

That  we  may  come  to  thee. 

3  While  friends  their  generous  aid  afford, 
Accept  the  kind  intention,  Lord, 

And  crown  it  with  thy  love; 

Then  joy  shall  tune  our  humble  songs, 

Till  we  shall  join  immortal  tongues 

In  nobler  praise  above. 
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380,  381. 


TIMES    AND    OCCASIONS. 


380  For  a  Charity  School. 

1  Father  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayers 

For  those  who  do  us  good ; 
"Whose  love  for  us  a  place  prepares, 
And  kindly  gives  us  food. 

2  Each  hand  and  heart  that  lends  us  aid, 

Thou  dost  inspire  and  guide; 
Nor  is  their  bounty  unrepaid, 
Who  for  the  poor  provide. 

3  Thou  still  shalt  be  our  grateful  theme, 

Thy  praise  we'll  ever  sing; 
Our  friends  the  kind  refreshing  stream, 
But  thou  the  unfailing  Spring. 

4  For  those  whose  goodness  founded  this, 

A  better  house  prepare ; 
Receive  them  to  thy  heavenly  bliss, 
And  let  us  meet  them  there. 


CM. 


381 


Marriage  Hymn. 


When  on  her  Maker's  bosom 
The  new-born  earth  was  laid, 

And  nature's  opening  blossom 
Its  fairest  bloom  displayed; 

When  all  with  fruits  and  flowers 

The  laughing  soil  was  dressed, 
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7s,  &  6s. 


MARRIAGE    HYMNS.  382. 

And  Eden's  fragrant  bowers 
Received  their  human  guest,— 

2  No  sin  his  face  defiling, 

The  heir  of  nature  stood, 
And  God,  benignly  smiling, 

Beheld  that  all  was  good. 
Yet  in  that  hour  of  blessing 

A  single  want  was  known, — 
A  wish  the  heart  distressing, — 

For  Adam  was  alone. 

3  Thou  God  of  pure  affection, 

By  men  and  saints  adored, 
0,  give  us  thy  protection 

Around  this  nuptial  board; 
May  thy  rich  bounties  ever 

To  wedded  love  be  shown, 
And  no  rude  hand  dissever 

Whom  thou  hast  linked  in  one. 

b8,2  Marriage  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1  Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear 

To  grace  a  marriage  feast, 
0  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands; 
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383.  TIMES   AND    OCCASIONS. 

Their  union  with  thy  favour  crown, 
And  bless  the  nuptial  bands. 

3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow, 

Of  all  rich  dowries  best ; 
Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 

That  they,  with  Christian  care, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  On  every  soul  assembled  here, 

0  make  thy  face  to  shine ; 
Thy  goodness  more  our  hearts  can  cheer, 
Than  richest  food  or  wine. 


000  Marriage  Hymn.  C  M. 

1  We  join  to  pray,  with  wishes  kind, 

A  blessing,  Lord,  from  thee, 
On  those  who  now  the  bands  have  twined 
Which  ne'er  may  broken  be. 

2  We  know  that  scenes  not  always  bright 

Must  unto  them  be  given ; 

But  over  all  give  thou  the  light 

Of  love,  and  truth,  and  heaven. 
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FAMILY   WOBSSIP.  384. 

3  Still  hand  in  hand,  their  journey  through, 

Joint  pilgrims  may  they  go ; 
Mingling  their  joys  as  helpers  true, 
And  sharing  every  woe. 

4  May  each  in  each  still  feed  the  flame 

Of  pure  and  holy  love ; 
In  faith  and  trust  and  heart  the  same, 
The  same  their  home  above. 


FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

384  "  He  sefteth  the  Solitary  in  Families:''  L.  M. 

1  Father  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless, 
"Which  crowns  our  families  with  peace ; 
From  thee  they  spring,  and  by  thy  hand, 
Their  root  and  branches  are  sustained. 

2  To  God  most  worthy  to  be  praised, 
Be  our  domestic  altars  raised ; 

Who,  Lord  of  heaven,  scorns  not  to  dwell 
"With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell. 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  house, 

Morning  and  night,  present  their  vows  ; 

Our  servants  there,  and  rising  race, 

Be  taught  thy  precepts  and  thy  grace. 
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385,  386.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

4  0  may  each  future  age  proclaim 
The  honours  of  thy  glorious  name ; 
"While  we  with  thankful  hearts,  remove 
To  join  the  family  ahove. 

385  A  Family  Altar  Erected.  S.  M. 

1  Ix  all  our  ways,  0  God, 

We  would  acknowledge  thee ; 
And  seek  to  keep  our  hearts  and  house 
From  all  defilement  free. 

2  Where'er  we  have  a  tent, 

An  altar  will  we  raise  ; 
And  thither  our  oblations  bring, 
Of  humble  prayer  and  praise. 

3  0  hear  thy  servants,  Lord, 

And  let  our  household  be 
Devoted  to  thyself  alone, 
A  dwelling  meet  for  thee. 

000  On  a  Change  of  Residence.  L.  M. 

1  Sole  Sovereign  of  the  earth  and  skies, 
Supremely  good,  supremely  wise, 

Fix  thou  the  place  of  our  abode, 
But  let  it  still  be  near  our  God. 

2  On  earth  we  weary  pilgrims  roam, 

Nor  find,  nor  hope,  a  lasting  home ; 
338 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  387,  388. 

We  seek  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 
A  heavenly  house,  which  ever  stands. 
3  Yet  while  we  sojourn  here  below, 
Let  streams  of  mercy  round  us  flow ; 
And  when  our  destined  race  is  run, 
Assign  us  mansions  near  thy  throne. 

387  "  His  Righteousness  is  to  Children's  Children."  C.  M.  Db. 

1  0  THOU  whose  covenant  is  sure 

To  all  who  fear  thy  name ; 
Whose  mercies  age  on  age  endure, 

Eternally  the  same : 
Thou  art  our  fathers'  God  ;  we  plead 

That  title  ;  we  are  thine  : 
Pour  down  thy  Spirit  on  our  seed, 

And  sanctify  our  line. 

2  In  thee  our  fathers  put  their  trust, 

Thy  ways  they  humbly  trod : 
Honoured  and  sacred  is  their  dust, 

And  still  they  live  to  God. 
Heirs  to  their  faith,  their  hope,  their  prayers, 

We  the  same  path  pursue  : 
Entail  the  blessing  to  our  heirs, 

Lord  !  show  thy  promise  true. 

388  Daily  Bread.  7a. 

1  Day  by  day  the  manna  fell : 

0  to  learn  this  lesson  well ! 
339 


339.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

Still  by  constant  mercy  fed, 
Give  me,  Lord,  my  daily  bread. 

2  "  Day  by  day,"  the  promise  reads, 
Daily  strength  for  daily  needs ; 
Cast  foreboding  fears  away, 
Take  the  manna  of  to-day. 

3  Lord !  my  times  are  in  thy  hand : 
All  my  sanguine  hopes  have  planned, 
To  thy  wisdom  I  resign, 

And  would  make  thy  purpose  mine. 

4  Thou  my  daily  task  shalt  give ; 
Day  by  day  to  thee  I  live ; 

So  shall  added  years  fulfil, 
Not  my  own,  my  Father's  will. 

389       "  He  that  keepeth  his  Mouth,  keepeth  his  Life."       L.  M. 

1  Guard  well  thy  lips ;  none,  none  can  know 
What  evils  from  the  tongue  may  flow ; 
"What  guilt,  what  grief  may  be  incurred, 
By  one  incautious,  hasty  word. 

2  "  Condemn  not,  judge  not ;"  not  to  man 
Is  given  his  brother's  faults  to  scan ; 
One  task  is  thine,  and  one  alone, 

To  search  out  and  subdue  thine  own. 

3  Indulge  no  murmurings  ;   0  restrain 
Those  lips  so  ready  to  complain ; 

340 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  390. 

And  if  they  can  be  numbered,  count 
Of  one  day's  mercies  the  amount. 

4  Set  God  before  thee ;  every  word 
Thy  lips  pronounce,  by  him  is  heard ; 
0.  could'st  thou  realize  this  thought, 
What  care,  what  caution,  would  be  taught ! 

5  "  The  time  is  short ;"  this  day  may  be 
The  very  last  assigned  to  thee : 

So  speak  that  should'st  thou  ne'er  speak  more, 
Thou  may'st  not  this  day's  words  deplore. 

390  The  Heavenly  Guest.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  let  us  who  in  Christ  believe, 

Our  common  Saviour  praise : 
To  him,  with  grateful  voices,  give 
The  glory  of  his  grace. 

2  He  now  stands  knocking  at  the  door 

Of  every  sinner's  heart : 
The  worst  need  keep  him  out  no  more, 
Nor  force  him  to  depart. 

3  Through  grace  we  hearken  to  thy  voice, 

Yield  to  be  saved  from  sin ; 
In  sure  and  certain  hope  rejoice, 
That  thou  wilt  enter  in. 

4  Come  quickly  in,  thou  heavenly  Guest, 

Nor  ever  hence  remove  ; 
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391,  392.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

But  sup  with  us,  and  let  the  feast 
Be  everlasting  love. 

391  One  in  Christ  Jesus.  7S« 

1  Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee ; 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree ; 
Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind — 
Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind. 

2  Let  us  for  each  other  care ; 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear ; 
To  thy  Church  a  pattern  give ; 
Show  how  true  believers  live. 

3  Free  from  anger  and  from  pride, 
Let  us  thus  in  God  abide ; 

All  the  depths  of  love  express — 
All  the  heights  of  holiness. 

4  Let  us  then  with  joy  remove 
To  the  family  above  ; 

On  the  wings  of  angels  fly ; 
Show  how  true  believers  die. 

392  God's  Blessing  Essential.  C.  M. 

1  Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God, 

With  rays  of  beauty  shine ; 

0  let  thy  favour  crown  our  days, 

And  all  their  round  be  thine. 
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FAMILY   WORSHIP.  393. 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain ; 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 
If  thou  thy  love  restrain. 

3  With  thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 
Since  each  by  thee  is  lent. 

4  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  toilsome  road, 

Till  all  our  labours  cease, 
And  heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 
With  everlasting  peace. 

393  My  Daily  Toil.  C.  M. 

1  Attend,  0  Lord,  my  daily  toil, 

With  blessings  from  above ; 
Grant  that  my  soul  may  watchful  be, 
And  full  of  faith  and  love. 

2  In  all  my  many  pleasant  tasks, 

Let  me  united  find, 
With  careful  Martha's  busy  hand, 
Sweet  Mary's  docile  mind. 

3  Amid  the  various  scenes  of  life, 

In  matters  great  and  small, 

0,  let  me  ne'er  indulge  in  pride, 

Nor  angry  words  let  fall. 
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394.  FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

4  May  I  with  willing,  cheerful  heart, 

My  brother's  burden  share, 
And  never  bring  reproach  upon 
The  holy  name  I  bear. 

5  Where'er  my  roving  feet  may  tread, 

Whate'er  my  hands  provide, 
May  faith's  clear  eye  the  Lord  behold, 
Still  standing  by  my  s:/ 

6  Guide  and  control  my  stubborn  heart, 

Until  thy  sovereign  will, 
I  shall  in  every  purpose  own, 
In  every  act  fulfil. 

394  The  Peace  of  God.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Visit,  Lord,  this  habitation, 

Breathe  thy  peace  on  all  therein ; 
Peace,  the  foretaste  of  salvation; 

Peace,  the  seal  of  cancelled  sin. 
Now  thy  love-infusing  Spirit 

Shed  on  every  heart  abroad; 
Raise,  through  thy  redeeming  merit, 

Slaves  of  sin,  to  sons  of  God. 

2  Prince  of  peace,  be  ever  near  us, 

Fix  in  every  heart  thy  home : 

In  this  sweet  communion  cheer  us, 

Quickly  let  thy  kingdom  come. 
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FAMILY   WORSHIP.  395,  396. 

Answer  all  our  expectation ; 

Give  our  raptured  souls  to  prove 
Strong,  abiding  consolation, 

Heavenly,  everlasting  love. 

390  Prayer  for  Deliverance  from  Sin.  Ii.  M. 

1  0  Father  of  unclouded  light, 

We  pray  thee,  kneeling  in  thy  sight, 
From  all  defilement  to  be  freed, 
And  every  sinful  act  and  deed. 

2  In  Jesus'  name  we  cry  to  thee 
To  wash  out  our  iniquity: 

And  give  us  of  thy  boundless  grace, 
The  blessings  of  the  heavenly  place. 

3  May  we,  thence  exiled  by  our  sin, 
At  last  with  joy  be  welcomed  in : 
That  blessed  time  awaiting  now, 
With  hymns  of  glory  here  we  bow. 

4  0  Father,  that  we  ask  be  done 
Through  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son, 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Shall  live  and  reign  eternally. 

Oat)  An  Ancient  Psalm  of  the  Morning.  \i.  M. 

1  0  Christ,  with  each  returning  morn 

Thine  image  to  our  heart  be  borne; 
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397.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

And  may  we  ever  clearly  see 

Our  God  and  Saviour,  Lord,  in  thee. 

2  All  hallowed  be  our  walk  this  day; 
May  meekness  form  our  early  ray, 
And  faithful  love  our  noontide  light, 
And  hope  our  sunset,  calm  and  bright. 

3  May  grace  each  idle  thought  control, 
And  sanctify  our  wayward  soul ; 
May  guile  depart,  and  malice  cease, 
And  all  within  be  joy  and  peace. 

4  Our  daily  course,  0  Jesus,  bless; 
Make  plain  the  way  of  holiness ; 
From  sudden  falls  our  feet  defend, 
And  cheer  at  last  our  journey's  end. 

«397  Morning.  7s.  6  lines. 

1  Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 

Christ  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night; 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near, 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

Unaccompanied  by  thee ; 

Joyless  is  the  day's  return,  . 

Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see — 
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FAMILY  WORSHIP.  398. 

Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes  and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine, 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief, 

Fill  me,  radiancy  divine, 
Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 

More  and  more  thyself  display, 

Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

398  Morning.  »S« 

1  In  the  morning  hear  my  voice, 
'Let  me  in  thy  light  rejoice; 

God,  my  Sun,  my  strength  renew, 

Send  thy  blessing  down  like  dew. 

2*  Through  the  duties  of  the  day, 
Grant  me  grace  to  watch  and  pray; 
Live  as  always  seeing  thee, 
Knowing,  "Thou,  God,  seest  me." 

3  When  the  evening  skies  display 
Richer  pomp  than  noon's  array, 
Be  the  shades  of  death  to  me 
Bright  with  immortality. 

4  When  the  round  of  care  is  run, 

And  the  stars  succeed  the  sun, 

Songs  of  praise  with  prayer  unite, 

Crown  the  day,  and  hail  the  night. 
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399,  400.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

399  Morning.  L.  M. 

1  Our  Father,  God,  once  more  we  raise 

To  thee  our  supplicating  cries  ; 
For  this  new  morn  thy  name  we  praise, 
And  bid  devotion's  incense  rise. 

2  We  thank  thee  for  all  good  bestowed, 

For  earthly  joys  and  hopes  of  heaven  ; 
Thy  helping  arm,  thy  guiding  word, 

And  answered  prayers,  and  sins  forgiven. 

3  Whene'er  we  walk  on  danger's  height, 

Or  tread  temptation's  slippery  way, 
Be  nigh,  to  lead  our  steps  aright, 

That  word  our  guide,  that  arm  our  stay. 

4  Be  ours  thy  fear  and  favour  still, 

United  hearts,  unchanging  love  ; 

No  scheme,  that  contradicts  thy  will, 

No  wish,  that  centres  not  above. 

5  And  since  we  must  be  parted  here, 

Support  us  when  the  hour  shall  come ; 
Wipe  gently  off  the  mourner's  tear, 
Rejoin  us  in  our  heavenly  home. 

400  Morning.  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  I  to  thee  commit  my  way, 

My  wants,  my  dangers,  through  the  day, — 

Wilt  thou  my  every  want  supply, 

And  be  in  everv  danger  nigh? 
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FAMILY   WORSHIP.  401. 

2  0,  let  thy  smile  my  solace  be  ! 
'Tis  more  than  aught  in  life  to  me ; 
Permit  me  not  to  slight  thy  grace, 
Or  cause  thee  once  to  hide  thy  face. 

3  That  blessed  Spirit's  aid  impart, 

"Who  can  transform  and  cleanse  my  heart ; 
Make  the  polluted  fountain  clear, 
Whose  streams  in  words  and  acts  appear. 

4  Teach  me  this  day  to  keep  in  view 
The  prize  thy  followers  should  pursue ; 
To  adorn  thy  doctrine,  and  to  shed 
Fragrance  and  light  where'er  I  tread. 

5  Saviour  !  I  give  myself  to  thee  ; 

My  Strength,  my  Light,  my  Guardian  be : 
My  earthly  days  thus  let  me  spend, 
Till  time,  and  life,  and  warfare  end. 

401  Morning.  L.  M. 

1  Forth  in  thy  name,  0  Lord,  we  go, 

Our  daily  labour  to  pursue ; 
Thee,  only  thee,  resolved  to  know, 
In  all  we  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

2  Still  would  we  bear  thy  easy  yoke, 

And  every  moment  watch  and  pray ; 

Would  still  to  things  eternal  look, 

And  hasten  to  thy  glorious  day. 
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402,  403.  FAMILY    WORSHIP. 

3  For  thee  alone  we  would  employ 

Whate'er  thy  bounteous  grace  hath  given ; 
Would  tread  our  course  with  even  joy, 
And  closely  walk  with  thee  to  heaven. 

402  Morning.  7s. 

1  Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone ; 
Now  the  morning  light  is  come  : 
Lord,  may  we  be  thine  to-day ; 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt,  and  clear  our  sight ; 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 

May  we  stand,  and  watch,  and  pray. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound ; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

403  Morning.  L.  M. 

1  Now  that  the  daylight  fills  the  sky, 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  God  on  high, 
That  he,  in  all  we  do,  or  say, 
Would  keep  us  free  from  harm  to-day. 

2  0  guard  our  hearts  and  tongues  from  strife : 

And  hide  from  anger's  din  our  life : 
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FAMILY  WORSHIP.  404. 

From  all  ill  sights  turn  thou  our  eyes ; 
And  close  our  ears  from  vanities. 

3  Lord,  keep  our  inmost  conscience  pure ; 
Our  souls  from  folly's  ways  secure : 
And  bid  us  check  the  pride  of  sense 
With  due  and  holy  abstinence. 

4  So  we,  when  this  new  day  is  gone, 
And  night  in  turn  is  drawing  on, 
With  conscience  by  the  world  unstained, 
Shall  praise  thy  Name  for  victory  gained. 

5  All  laud  to  God  the  Father  be ; 
All  laud,  Eternal  Son,  to  thee ; 
All  laud,  as  is  for  ever  meet, 
To  God  the  Holy  Paraclete. 

404  Morning.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Welcome  now  another  morning, 

While  we  meet  our  God  to  praise, 
And,  our  daily  work  returning, 
First  to  him  our  voice  to  raise. 

2  Let  us  think  how  time  is  passing — 

Soon  the  longest  life  departs, 
Nothing  human  is  abiding, 

Save  the  love  of  humble  hearts. 

3  Love  to  God  and  to  our  neighbour 

Makes  our  purest  happiness ; 
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405.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

Vain  the  wish,  the  care,  the  labour, 
Earth's  poor  trifles  to  possess. 

4  Father,  now  one  prayer  we  raise  thee ; 

Give  an  humble,  grateful  heart ; 
Never  let  us  cease  to  praise  thee, 
Never  from  thy  fear  depart. 

5  Then,  when  years  have  gathered  o'er  us, 

And  the  world  begins  to  fade, 
Heaven's  bright  realm  will  rise  before  us : 
There  our  treasure  has  been  laid. 

405  Morning.  L.  M. 

1  Dawn  sprinkles  all  the  East  with  light : 
Day  all  the  earth  is  gilding  bright : 
Morn's  glittering  rays  their  course  begin ; 
Farewell  to  darkness  and  to  sin. 

2  Each  phantom  of  the  night  depart, 
Each  thought  of  guilt  forsake  the  heart : 
Let  every  ill  that  darkness  brought 
Beneath  its  shade,  now  come  to  nought. 

3  So  that  last  morning,  dread  and  great, 
Which  we  with  trembling  hope  await, 
With  blessed  light  for  us  shall  glow, 
Who  chant  the  song  we  saner  below, — 

4  All  laud  to  God  the  Father  be : 

All  laud,  Eternal  Son,  to  thee : 
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FAMILY    WORSHIP.  406,  407 


All  laud,  as  is  for  ever  meet, 
To  God  the  Holy  Paraclete. 

406  Morning.  S.  M. 

1  We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee, 

Thou  Day-star  from  on  high ! 
The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  0  let  thy  rising  beams 

Dispel  the  shades  of  night ; 
And  let  the  glories  of  thy  love 
Come  like  the  morning  light. 

3  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 

How  dark  and  sad  Before  ! — 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  day, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  May  we  this  life  improve, 

To  mourn  for  errors  past ; 
And  live  this  short  revolving  day 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

407  Morning.  C.  M. 

1  Giver  and  Guardian  of  our  sleep, 

To  praise  thy  name  we  wake: 

Still,  Lord,  thy  helpless  servants  keep, 

For  thine  own  mercy's  sake. 
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408.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

2  The  blessing  of  another  day 

We  thankfully  receive : 
0  may  we  only  thee  obey, 
And  to  thy  glory  live. 

3  Upon  us  lay  thy  mighty  hand ; 

Our  words  and  thoughts  restrain ; 
And  bow  our  souls  to  thy  command, 
Nor  let  our  faith  be  vain. 

4  Prisoners  of  hope,  we  wait  the  hour 

Which  shall  salvation  bring: 
When  all  we  are  shall  own  thy  power, 
And  call  our  Jesus,  King. 

408  Morning.  L.  M. 

1  Our  limbs  refreshed  with  slumber  now, 
And  sloth  cast  off,  in  prayer  we  bow: 
And  while  we  sing  thy  praises  dear, 

0  Father,  be  thou  present  here. 

2  As  shades  at  morning  flee  away, 
And  night  before  the  star  of  day, 
So  each  transgression  of  the  night 
Be  purged  by  thee,  celestial  light. 

3  Cut  off,  we  pray  thee,  each  offence, 

And  every  lust  of  thought  and  sense; 

That  by  their  lips  who  thee  adore, 

Thou  may'st  be  praised  for  evermore. 
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FAMILY   WORSHIP.  409,  410. 

4  0  Father,  that  we  ask  be  done 

Through  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son; 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Shall  live  and  reign  eternally. 

409  Morning.  C.  M. 

1  Now  that  the  sun  is  gleaming  bright, 

Implore  we,  bending  low, 
That  He,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  us  as  we  go. 

2  No  sinful  word,  or  deed  of  wrong, 

Nor  thoughts  that  idly  rove, 
But  simple  truth,  be  on  our  tongue, 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

0  Christ,  securely  fence 
Our  gates  beleaguered  by  the  foe, 
The  gate  of  every  sense. 

4  And  grant  that  to  thine  honour,  Lord, 

Our  daily  toil  may  tend: 
That  we  begin  it  at  thy  word, 
And  in  thy  favour  end. 

4:10  Morning.  C.  M. 

1  On"  thee,  each  morning,  0  my  God, 

My  waking  thoughts  attend; 
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411.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

In  thee  are  founded  all  my  hopes, 
In  thee  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless  love  surveys ; 
And,  fired  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
A  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  When  evening  slumbers  press  my  eyes, 

With  his  protection  blest, 
In  peace  and  safety  I  commit 
My  weary  limbs  to  rest. 

4  My  spirit,  in  his  hand  secure, 

Fears  no  approaching  ill ; 
For,  whether  waking  or  asleep, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  with  me  still. 

411  Morning.  L.  M. 

1  New  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove; 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 

2  New  mercies,  each  returning  day. 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

3  If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 

Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 
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FAMILY   WORSHIP.  412. 

New  treasures  still  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

4  Old  friends,  old  scenes,  will  lovelier  be, 
As  more  of  heaven  in  each  we  see; 
Some  softening  gleam  of  love  and  prayer 
Shall  dawn  on  every  cross  and  care. 

5  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Will  furnish  all  we  ought  to  ask; 
Room  to  deny  ourselves ;  a  road 
To  bring  us,  daily,  nearer  God. 

6  Only,  0  Lord,  in  thy  dear  love, 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above; 
And  help  us  this  and  every  day, 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

4:1^  Morning  or  Evening.  OS. 

1  Inspirer  and  Hearer  of  prayer, 

Thou  Shepherd  and  Guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care 

I  sleeping  or  waking  resign. 
If  thou  art  my  Shield  and  my  Sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me; 
And,  fast  as  my  moments  roll  on, 

They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

2  Thy  ministering  spirits  descend 

To  watch  while  thy  saints  are  asleep; 
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413.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

By  day  and  by  night  they  attend, 
The  heirs  of  salvation  to  keep. 

Bright  seraphs,  despatched  from  the  throne, 
Repair  to  their  stations  assigned; 

And  angels  elect  are  sent  down 
To  guard  the  elect  of  mankind. 

3  Their  worship  no  interval  knows ; 

Their  fervour  is  still  on  the  wing; 
And  while  they  protect  my  repose, 

They  chant  to  the  praise  of  my  King. 
I,  too,  at  the  season  ordained, 

Their  chorus  for  ever  shall  join, 
And  love  and  adore,  without  end, 

Their  faithful  Creator  and  mine. 


413  "  Abide  with  us?  L.  & 

1  Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near: 

0,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  thee  from  thy  servant's  eyes. 

2  When  soft  the  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought, — how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 

For  without  thee  I  cannot  live ; 
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FAMILY  WORSHIP.  414,  415, 

Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  Be  near  to  bless  me  when  I  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  my  way  I  take ; 
Abide  with  me  till  in  thy  love 
I  lose  myself  in  heaven  above. 

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414  Evening.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Through  the  day  thy  love  has  spared  us, 

Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest; 
Father,  thou  our  guardian  be ; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth  and  strangers, 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, — 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers, 

In  thine  arms  let  us  repose ; 
And  when  life's  short  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  thee  in  heaven  at  last. 


415  Evening.  6s  &  4s. 

1  Father  of  love  and  power, 

Guard  thou  our  evening  hour, 

Shield  with  thy  might: 

For  all  thy  care  this  day 
*  359 


416.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

Our  grateful  thanks  we  pay, 
And  to  our  Father  pray, 
Bless  us  to  night. 

2  Jesus  Immanuel, 

Come  in  thy  love  to  dwell 

In  hearts  contrite: 
For  many  sins  we  grieve, 
But  we  thy  grace  receive, 
And  in  thy  word  believe ; 

Bless  us  to-night. 

8  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Shed  forth  thy  light ! 
Heal  every  sinner's  smart, 
Still  every  throbbing  heart, 
And  thine  own  peace  impart; 

Bless  us  to-night. 

416  Evening.  L.  M. 

1  Great  God !  to  thee  my  evening  song 

With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  : 
0,  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days,  unclouded  as  they  pass, 

And  every  gently  rolling  hour, 

Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 

And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 
360 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  417. 

3  And  jet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 

Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 
And,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Jesus ;  his  dear  name  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God  ! 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eyelids  close ; 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name ! 

417  Evening.  7s. 

1  Thou,  from  whom  we  never  part, 

Thou,  whose  love  is  everywhere, 
Thou,  who  seest  every  heart, 
Listen  to  our  evening  prayer. 

2  Father,  fill  our  hearts  with  love, 

Love  unfailing,  full  and  free  ; 
Love  no  injury  can  move, 
Love  that  ever  rests  on  thee. 

3  Heavenly  Father  !  through  the  night 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  ill, 
Cheerful  as  the  morning  light 
May  we  wake  to  do  thy  will. 

31  361 


418,  419.  FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

db  LO  Evening.  Jj.  M. 

1  Before  the  ending  of  the  clay, 
Creator  of  the  world,  we  pray 
That  with  thy  wonted  favour,  thou 
Would' st  be  our  Guard  and  Keeper  now. 

2  From  all  thy  servants  chase  away 
Whate'er  of  thought  impure  to-day 
Hath  mingled  with  the  heart's  intent, 
Or  with  the  actions  hath  been  blent. 

3  In  heaven,  thine  endless  joys  bestow, 
But  grant  thy  gifts  of  grace  below  : 
From  chains  of  strife  our  souls  release ; 
Bind  fast  the  gentle  bands  of  peace. 

4  0  Father,  that  we  ask  be  done 
Through.  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son  ; 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Shall  live  and  reign  eternally. 

419  Evening.  C  M. 

1  Father,  by  saints  on  earth  adored, 

By  saints  beyond  the  skies ; 
Accept,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  If  kept  to-day  from  wilful  sin, 

We  magnify  thy  grace ; 
362 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  420. 

Thou  hast  our  kind  Preserver  been, 
And  thine  be  all  the  praise. 

3  We  live  to  testify  the  grace, 

Which  sure  salvation  brings ; 
And  sink  to  night  in  thine  embrace, 
And  rest  beneath  thy  wings. 

4  But  whether,  Lord,  we  wake  or  sleep, 

The  charge  of  love  divine, 
We  trust  thy  Providence  to  keep 
Our  souls  for  ever  thine. 

420  Evening.  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  as  the  evening  shades  arise, 
And  chase  the  twilight  from  the  skies, 
Thy  wondrous  bounty  may  we  find, 
And  share  it  with  a  grateful  mind. 

2  0,  make  our  weary  members  blest 
With  sweet  refreshment  in  their  rest ; 
And  in  the  hours  of  darkness  spread 
Thy  guardian  arms  around  our  head. 

3  Upon  our  knees  as  here  we  bow, 
Light  of  the  world,  Redeemer,  now 
Fill  all  our  breasts,  lest  deadly  sin 
Should  cause  a  darker  night  within. 

4  If  thoughts  on  thee  our  souls  employ, 

E'en  darkness  will  afford  us  joy, 
3G3 


421,  422.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

Till  thou  shalt  call,  and  we  shall  soar, 
And  part  with  darkness  evermore. 

121  Evening.  7s. 

1  Softly  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labour  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee. 

Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 

Nought  escapes  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away  : 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee. 

4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity  ; 
Then  from  thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

422  Evening.  L.  M. 

1  How  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round ! 

For  ever  be  thy  Name  adored ; 

I  blush  in  all  things  to  abound  ; 

The  servant  is  above  his  Lord. 
364 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  423. 

2  Inured  to  poverty  and  pain, 

A  suffering  life  my  Master  led ; 
The  Son  of  God,  the  Son  of  man, 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

3  But  lo  !  a  place  he  hath  prepared 

For  me,  whom  watchful  angels  keep ; 
Yea,  he  himself  becomes  my  guard ; 

He  smooths  my  bed,  and  gives  me  sleep. 

4  Jesus  protects  ;  my  fears,  begone : 

What  can  the  Rock  of  Ages  move? 
Safe  in  thy  arms  I  lay  me  down, — 
Thine  everlasting  arms  of  love. 

*±2iO  Children's  Evening  Hymn.  0.  M. 

1  Now  condescend,  Almighty  King  ! 

To  bless  this  little  throng ; 

And  kindly  listen  while  we  sing 

Our  pleasant  evening  song. 

2  Brothers  and  sisters,  hand  in  hand, 

Our  lips  together  move  ; 

0  smile  upon  this  little  band, 

Unite  our  hearts  in  love. 

3  We  come  to  own  the  power  divine 

That  watches  o'er  our  days ; 

For  this  our  feeble  voices  join, 

To  God  we  give  the  praise. 
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424.  FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

4  May  we  in  safety  sleep  to-night, 

From  every  danger  free  ; 
For,  Lord,  the  darkness  and  the  light 
Are  both  alike  to  thee. 

5  And  when  the  rising  sun  displays 

His  cheerful  beams  abroad  : 
Then  shall  our  grateful  morning  lays 
Declare  the  love  of  God. 

•Ji^tc  Saturday  Evening.  L.  Al. 

1  Another  week  has  passed  away, 

Another  Sabbath  now  draws  near; 
Lord,  with  thy  blessing  crown  the  day, 
Which  all  thy  children  hold  so  dear. 

2  Delivered  from  its  weekly  load, 

How  light  the  happy  spirit  springs, 
And  soars  to  thy  divine  abode, 

With  peace  and  freedom  on  its  wings. 

3  0  Lord,  those  earthly  thoughts  destroy, 

Which  cling  too  fondly  to  our  breast, 
Through  grace  prepare  us  to  enjoy 
The  coming  hours  of  hallowed  rest. 

4  And  when  thy  word  shall  set  us  free 

From  every  burden  that  we  bear, 

0,  may  we  rise  to  rest  with  thee, 

And  hail  a  brighter  Sabbath  there. 
366 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  425,426 


4:2o  Saturday  Evening*  S.  M 

1  The  hours  of  evening  close; 

Its  lengthened  shadows,  drawn 
O'er  scenes  of  earth,  invite  repose, 
And  wait  the  Sabbath  dawn. 

2  So  let  its  calm  prevail 

O'er  forms  of  outward  care; 
Nor  thought  for  "many  things"  assail 
The  still  retreat  of  prayer. 

3  Our  guardian  Shepherd  near 

His  watchful  eye  will  keep; 
And,  safe  from  violence  and  fear, 
Will  fold  his  flock  to  sleep. 

4  So  may  a  holier  light 

Than  earth's  our  spirits  rouse, 
And  call  us,  strengthened  by  his  might, 
To  pay  the  Lord  our  vows. 


426  Sabbath  Evening.  L.  M. 

1  Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve, 

And  soft  the  sunbeams  lingering  there; 
For  these  blest  hours,  the  world  I  leave, 
Wafted  on  wings  of  faith  and  prayer. 

2  The  time  how  lovely  and  how  still ; 

Peace  shines  and  smiles  on  all  below — 

367 


427.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

The  plain,  the  stream,  the  wood,  the  hill — 
All  fair  with  evening's  setting  glow. 

3  Season  of  rest,  the  tranquil  soul 

Feels  the  sweet  calm,  and  melts  to  love— 
And  while  these  sacred  moments  roll, 
Faith  sees  the  smiling  heaven  above. 

4  Nor  will  our  days  of  toil  be  long, 

Our  pilgrimage  will  soon  be  trod; 
And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song — 
The  endless  Sabbath  of  our  God. 


427  Sabbath  Evening.  7s. 

1  Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray 
Of  the  holy  Sabbath  day; 
Gently  as  life's  setting  sun, 
When  the  Christian's  course  is  run. 

2  Peace  is  on  the  world  abroad; 
'Tis  the  holy  peace  of  God, — 
Symbol  of  the  peace  within, 
When  the  spirit  rests  from  sin. 

3  Still  the  Spirit  lingers  near, 
Where  the  evening  worshipper 
Seeks  communion  with  the  skies, 

Pressing  onward  to  the  prize. 

368 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  428. 

4  Saviour,  may  our  Sabbaths  be 
Days  of  peace  and  joy  in  thee; 
Till  in  heaven  our  souls  repose, 
Where  the  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  close. 

428  '    The  Lord's  Prayer.  S.  M. 

1  Our  Heavenly  Father,  hear 

The  prayer  we  offer  now ; 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near, 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come ;  thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply, 

While  by  thy  word  we  live; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity, 
Forgive  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power, 

From  Satan's  wiles  defend, 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine  then  for  ever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine ; 

The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 

Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 
369 


429.  FAMILY   WORSHIP. 

6  Thus  humbly  taught  to  pray 
By  thy  beloved  Son, 
Through  him  we  come  to  thee,  and  say 
All  for  his  sake  be  done. 


4:29  Prayer  of  Parents  for  their  Children. 

1  Shepherd  of  the  fold  of  God, 
Who  hast  bought  us  by  thy  blood, 
Make  these  little  ones  thy  care, 
Keep  their  hearts  from  every  snare; 
Bid  them  see  thy  heavenly  charms, 
Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arms. 

2  Shepherd  of  the  fold  of  God, 
"Who  the  vale  of  sorrows  trod, 
Once  thyself  a  little  child, 
Holy,  harmless,  undefiled, 
Now  these  waiting  children  see, 
Cause  them  to  resemble  thee. 

3  Shepherd  of  the  fold  of  God, 

Hear  us  from  thy  high  abode ; 

For  these  lambs  to  thee  we  cry: 

Let  them  on  thy  grace  rely ; 

Let  their  follies  be  forgiven, 

Fit  them  for  the  bliss  of  heaven. 
370 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  430,431. 

•-toO  Prayer  of  Parents.  C  Al. 

Matt   xviii.  20. 

1  Wherever  two  or  three  may  meet, 

To  worship  in  thy  name, 
Bending  beneath  thy  mercy-seat, 
This  promise  they  may  claim: 

2  Jesus  in  love  will  condescend 

To  bless  the  hallowed  place; 
The  Saviour  will  himself  attend, 
And  show  his  smiling  face. 

3  How  bright  the  assurance  !  gracious  Lord, 

Fountain  of  peace  and  love, 
Fulfil  to  us  thy  precious  word, 
Thy  loving-kindness  prove. 

4  Our  offspring  to  thine  arms  we  bring; 

Receive  our  infant  race ; 
0  tune  their  lips  thy  love  to  sing, 
And  fill  their  hearts  with  grace. 

431  In  Sickness.  7s  &  6s. 

1  Before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

To  thee,  0  Lord,  we  cry; 
While  for  thy  gift  of  healing 

We  raise  our  voice  on  high : 
Diseases  and  afflictions 

Thy  ready  servants  are; 

Chastisements  and  corrections 

To  quicken  us  in  prayer. 
371 


432.  FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

2  We  own  our  guilt  and  folly, 

But  thou  can'st  still  forgive; 
And  thou,  most  high  and  holy, 

Can'st  bid  the  sick  revive  : 
Though  now  cast  down  in  sorrow, 

In  darkness  and  distress, 
Joy  may  return  to-morrow, 

Through  thy  restoring  grace. 

3  As  suppliants  now  before  thee, 

In  thy  great  name  we  plead ; 
Physician,  we  adore  thee, 

And  trembling  ask  thine  aid 
Before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

To  thee,  to  thee  we  cry; 
Send  down  thy  gift  of  healing, 

On  thee  our  souls  rely. 

432  The  Widow's  God.  L.  M. 

1  The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 
Who  cry  to  heaven  in  their  distress, 
Shall  find  a  hand  for  ever  near 

To  wipe  away  each  sorrowing  tear. 

2  Rich  promises  are  kindly  given 

To  humble  souls  by  sorrow  riven; 

Our  God  upholds  them  by  his  care, 

And  hearkens  to  their  tender  prayer. 
372 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  438. 

3  "  0  let  thy  widows  trust  in  me: 
Thy  fatherless  no  want  shall  see; 
For  none  who  ever  trust  in  God 
Shall  find  a  desolate  abode." 

4  Here  to  the  stricken  ones,  0  Lord, 
Thy  consolations  now  afford; 

Be  thou  their  Husband,  Parent,  Friend, 
Till  all  life's  pilgrimage  shall  end. 

433  At  Parting.  C.  L.  M. 

1  To  thee,  when  called  awhile  to  part, 

With  friends  or  kindred  dear; 
To  thee  we  raise  each  drooping  heart, 

And  tell  each  rising  fear ; 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  ever  nigh, 
To  hear  thy  servants  when  they  cry. 

2  As  children  of  a  Father's  care, 

Thy  presence  we  implore ; 
As  friends  of  Jesus,  we  would  share 

That  blessing  evermore  : 
'Tis  this  alone  can  cheer  the  soul, 
And  every  rising  grief  control. 

3  If  thou  art  with  us  when  we  part 

With  friends  or  kindred  dear, 

To  fill  with  joy  each  drooping  heart, 

And  banish  every  fear ; 
32  373 


434.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

'Tis  easy  then  to  say  adieu, 

For  Jesus  smiles,  and  heaven  is  true. 


PRIVATE  DEVOTION. 

[Many  of  the  Hymns  in  this  department  are  of  irregular  or 
unusual  metres,  and,  as  such,  not  designed  to  be  sung.  They 
are  inserted  as  helps  to  Private  Devotion.] 

4o-i  Invocation  to  the  Trinity. 

[For  reading  only.] 

1  Most  High  and  Holy  Trinity  ! 

Who  of  thy  mercy  mild 
Hast  formed  me  here  in  time  to  be 

Thy  image  and  thy  child : 
0  let  me  love  thee  day  and  night 
With  all  my  soul,  with  all  my  might ; 
0  come,  thyself  my  soul  prepare, 
And  make  thy  dwelling  ever  there ! 

2  Father  !  replenish  with  thy  grace 

This  longing  heart  of  mine, 
Make  it  thy  quiet  dwelling-place, 

Thy  sacred,  inmost  shrine  ! 

Forgive  that  oft  my  spirit  wears 

Her  time  and  strength  in  trivial  cares; 
374 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  434. 

Enfold  her  in  thy  changeless  peace, 
So  she  from  all  but  thee  may  cease ! 

0  God  the  Son !  thy  wisdom's  light 

On  my  dark  reason  pour ; 
Forgive  that  things  of  sense  and  sight 

"Were  all  her  joy  of  yore ; 
Henceforth  let  every  thought  and  deed 
On  thee  be  fixed,  from  thee  proceed, 
Draw  me  to  thee,  for  I  would  rise 
Above  these  earthly  vanities  ! 

0  Holy  Ghost !  thou  fire  of  love, 

Enkindle  with  thy  flame  my  will ; 
Come  with  thy  strength,  Lord,  from  above, 

Help  me  thy  bidding  to  fulfil : 
Forgive  that  I  so  oft  have  done 
"What  I  as  sinful  ought  to  shun ; 
Let  me  with  pure  and  quenchless  fire 
Thy  favour  and  thyself  desire  ! 

Most  High  and  Holy  Trinity  ! 

Draw  me  away  far  hence, 
And  fix  upon  eternity 

All  powers  of  soul  and  sense  ! 

Make  me  at  one  within ;  at  one 

"With  thee  on  earth :  when  life  is  done, 

Take  me  to  dwell  in  light  with  thee, 

Most  High  and  Holy  Trinity ! 
375 


435.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

•±oO  A  ffiew  Year's  Morning  Song.  lvS. 

[For  reading  only.] 

1  Thanksgiving,  and  the  voice  of  melody, 

This  New  Year's  morning,  call  me  from  my  sleep  : 
A  new  sweet  song  is  in  my  heart  for  thee, 
Thou  faithful,  tender  Shepherd  of  the  sheep : 
Thou  knowest  where  to  find,  and  how  to  keep 
The  feeble  feet  that  tremble  where  they  stray : 
O'er  the  dark  mountains — through  the  whelming 

deep, — 
Thy  everlasting  mercy  makes  its  way. 

2  The  past  is  not  so  dark  as  once  it  seemed, 
For  there  thy  footprints  now  distinct  I  see ; 
And  seed  in  weakness  sown,  from  death  redeemed, 
Is  springing  up,  and  bearing  fruit  in  thee. 

Not  all  that  hath  been,  Lord,  henceforth  shall  be : 
A  low,  sweet,  cheering  strain  is  in  mine  ear, 
Thanksgiving,  and  the  voice  of  melody, 
Are  ushering  in  from  heaven  a  blest  New  Year. 

3  With  voice  subdued,  my  listening  spirit  sings, 
As  backward  on  the  trodden  path  I  gaze, 
While  ministering  angels  fold  their  wings 

To  fill  with  lowly  thoughts  my  song  of  praise. 
The  shadow  of  the  past  on  future  days, 
Will  make  them  clear  to  my  instructed  sight ; 
For  the  heart's  knowledge  of  thy  sacred  ways, 
Even  in  its  deepest,  darkest  shades,  is  light. 

376 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  435. 

4  I  am  not  stronger — yet  I  do  not  fear 
The  present  pain,  the  conflict  yet  to  be ; 
Experience  is  a  kind  voice  in  mine  ear, 
And  all  my  failings  bid  me  lean  on  thee. 
No  future  suffering  can  seem  strange  to  me, 
While  in  the  hidden  part  I  feel  and  know 
The  wisdom  of  a  child  at  rest  and  free, 

In  the  tried  love  whose  judgment  keeps  him  low. 

5  Thanksgiving  and  the  voice  of  melody ! 

0,'to  my  tranquil  heart  how  sweet  the  strain, — 

Father  of  mercies,  it  arose  in  thee, 

And  to  thy  bosom  it  returns  again. 

There  let  my  grateful  song,  my  soul,  remain, 

Calm  in  the  risen  Saviour's  tender  care ; 

And  welcome  any  trial,  any  pain, 

That  serves  to  keep  thy  faithful  children  there. 

6  Thoughts  of  thy  love — and  0,  how  great  the  sum ! 
Enduring  grief,  obtaining  bliss,  for  me, — 

The  world,  life,  death,  things  present,  things  to 

come, 
All  swell  the  New  Year's  opening  melody. 
Past,  present,  future,  all  things  worship  thee ; 
And  I,  through  all,  with  trembling  joy  behold, 
While  mountains   fall,   and   treacherous  visions 

flee, 

Thy  wandering  sheep  returning  to  the  fold. 
32  *  377 


486.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

436  A  $ew  Year's  Hymn.  5s  &  12s. 

[For  reading  only.] 

1  Come,  let  us  anew 
Our  journey  pursue, 
Roll  round  with  the  year, 

And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear ; 

His  adorable  will 

Let  us  gladly  fulfil, 

And  our  talents  improve 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labour  of  love. 

2  Our  life  is  a  dream ; 
Our  time,  as  a  stream, 
Glides  swiftly  away, 

And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay : 

The  arrow  is  flown, 

The  moment  is  gone, 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  here. 

3  0,  that  each  in  the  day 
Of  his  coming,  may  say, 

"  I  have  fought  my  way  through, 

I  have  finished  the  work  thou  did'st  give  me  to 

do!" 

0,  that  each  from  his  Lord 

May  receive  the  glad  word, 

"  Well  and  faithfully  done  ; 

Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne !" 
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PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  437. 

<J;37  Nearer  Home.  L.  M. 

1  Now  one  day's  journey  less  divides 
Me  from  the  world  where  God  resides ; 
If  I  have  walked  by  faith,  in  fear, 

A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim  here. 

2  I've  one  day  less  my  watch  to  keep, 
My  foes  to  fear,  my  falls  to  weep ; 
I've  one  day  less  to  see  within 
Conflict,  defeat,  remorse,  and  sin. 

3  And  0,  reflect,  my  fainting  soul, 
Thou'rt  one  stage  nearer  to  the  goal, 
Thou'rt  one  stage  nearer  to  the  shore, 
Where  thou  wilt  grieve  for  sin  no  more. 

4  If  the  sweet  presence  of  thy  God 
To-day  has  cheered  and  blest  thy  road, 
Think  what  must  be  that  glorious  place, 
Where  he  will  never  hide  his  face. 

5  If  thou  hast  oft  been  led  astray, 
And  mournfully  review' st  the  day, 
Still  strive  the  more  that  rest  to  attain, 
Where  thou  wilt  never  sin  again. 

6  Let  every  gift  by  God  bestowed, 
Each  kind  refreshment  on  the  road, 
Let  every  sorrow,  hope,  and  fear, 
Incite  my  soul  to  persevere. 


438.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

7  On  thee,  my  Saviour,  I  depend, 
0,  guide  me  to  my  journey's  end  ; 

Then  bear  my  soul  o'er  death's  dark  wave, 
To  realms  of  joy  beyond  the  grave. 

438  The  Service  of  the  Lord.      C.  M.    Double. 

1  How  blessed,  from  the  bonds  of  sin 

And  earthly  fetters  free, 
In  singleness  of  heart  and  aim, 

Thy  servant,  Lord,  to  be  ! 
The  hardest  toil  to  undertake 

With  joy  at  thy  command, 
The  meanest  office  to  receive 

"With  meekness  at  thy  hand  ! 

2  With  willing  heart  and  longing  eyes, 

To  watch  before  thy  gate, 
Ready  to  run  the  weary  race, 

To  bear  the  heavy  weight ; 
No  voice  of  thunder  to  expect, 

But  follow  calm  and  still, 
For  love  can  easily  divine 

The  One  Beloved's  will. 

8  Thus  may  I  serve  thee,  gracious  Lord  ! 

Thus  ever  thine  alone, 

My  soul  and  body  given  to  thee. 

The  purchase  thou  hast  won : 
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PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  439, 

Through  evil  or  through  good  report 

Still  keeping  by  thy  side, 
By  life  or  death,  in  this  poor  flesh 

Let  Christ  be  magnified  ! 

How  happily  the  working  days 

In  this  dear  service  fly  : 
How  rapidly  the  closing  hour, 

The  time  of  rest,  draws  nigh ! 
When  all  the  faithful  gather  home, 

A  joyful  company, 
And  ever  where  the  Master  is, 

Shall  his  blest  servants  be. 


4:39  "  Here  is  my  Hearty 

[For  reading  only.] 

1  Here  is  my  heart ! — my  God,  I  give  it  thee ; 

I  heard  thee  call  and  say, 
"Not  to  the  world,  my  child,  but  unto  me," — 

I  heard,  and  will  obey. 
Here  is  love's  offering  to  my  King, 
Which  in  glad  sacrifice  I  bring — 
Here  is  my  heart. 

2  Here  is  my  heart ! — surely  the  gift,  though  poor, 

My  God  will  not  despise ; 

Vainly  and  long  I  sought  to  make  it  pure, 

To  meet  thy  searching  eyes  : 
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439.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

Corrupted  first  in  Adam's  fall, 
The  stains  of  sin  pollute  it  all — 
My  guilty  heart  ! 

3  Here  is  my  heart ! — my  heart  so  hard  before, 

Now  by  thy  grace  made  meet ; 
Yet  bruised  and  wearied,  it  can  only  pour 

Its  anguish  at  thy  feet'; 
It  groans  beneath  the  weight  of  sin, 
It  sighs  salvation's  joy  to  win — 

My  mourning  heart ! 

4  Here  is  my  heart ! — in  Christ  its  longings  end, 

Near  to  his  cross  it  draws  ; 
It  says,  "  Thou  art  my  portion,  0  my  Friend ! 

Thy  blood  my  ransom  was." 
And  in  the  Saviour  it  has  found 
"What  blessedness  and  peace  abound — 
My  trusting  heart ! 

5  Here  is  my  heart ! — ah  !  Holy  Spirit,  come, 

Its  nature  to  renew, 
And  consecrate  it  wholly  as  thy  home, 

A  temple  fair  and  true. 
Teach  it  to  love  and  serve  thee  more, 
To  fear  thee,  trust  thee,  and  adore — 
My  cleansed  heart ! 

6  Here  is  my  heart ! — it  trembles  to  draw  near 

The  glory  of  thy  throne  ; 
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PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  440. 

Give  it  the  shining  robe  thy  servants  wear, 

Of  righteousness  thine  own : 
Its  pride  and  folly  chase  away, 
And  all  its  vanity,  I  pray — 

My  humbled  heart ! 

7  Here  is  ray  heart ! — teach  it,  0  Lord,  to  cling 

In  gladness  unto  thee ; 
And  in  the  day  of  sorrow  still  to  sing, 

"  Welcome,  my  God's  decree." 
Believing,  all  its  journey  through, 
That  thou  art  wise,  and  just,  and  true — 
My  waiting  heart ! 

8  Here  is  my  heart ! — 0  Friend  of  friends,  be  near 

To  make  each  tempter  fly  ; 
And  when  my  latest  foe  I  wait  with  fear, 

Give  me  the  victory  ! 
Gladly  on  thy  love  reposing, 
Let  me  say,  when  life  is  closing, 

"  Here  is  my  heart !" 

440  Prmjer  for  Christian  Graces.    S.  M.  Double. 

1  Jesus,  my  Strength,  my  Hope, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer : 

Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do, 
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440.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

On  thee,  almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick,  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly  ; 
A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care* 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

3  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray,  and  never  cease, 
Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay, 

Nor  wish  my  sufferings  less  ; 
This  blessing,  above  all, 

Always  to  pray  I  want, 
Out  of  the  deep,  on  thee  to  call, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

4  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 

To  thee  and  thy  great  name ; 
A  jealous,  just  concern 

For  thine  immortal  praise ; 

A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 

And  glorify  thy  grace. 
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PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  441. 

5  I  rest  upon  thy  word, 

Thy  promise  is  for  me ; 
My  succour  and  salvation,  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  thee ; 
But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove,  0 

Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  thy  perfect  love. 

441  "  One  by  One."  8s  &  7s. 

1  One  by  one  the  sands  are  flowing, 

One  by  one  the  moments  fall ; 
Some  are  coming,  some  are  going, 

Do  not  strive  to  grasp  them  all. 
One  by  one  thy  duties  wait  thee, 

Let  thy  whole  strength  go  to  each ; 
Let  no  future  dreams  elate  thee, 

Learn  thou  first  what  these  can  teach. 

2  One  by  one,  bright  gifts  from  heaven, 

Joys  are  sent  thee  here  below ; 
Take  them  readily  when  given, 

Ready,  too,  to  let  them  go. 
One  by  one  thy  griefs  shall  meet  thee, 

Do  not  fear  an  arme*d  band ; 

One  will  fade  as  others  greet  thee, 

Shadows  passing  through  the  land. 
33  385 


442.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

3  Do  not  look  at  life's  long  sorrow ; 

See  how  small  each  moment's  pain ; 
God  will  help  thee  for  to-morrow, 

So  each  day  begin  again. 
Every  hour  that  fleets  so  slowly, 

IJas  its  task  to  do  or  bear ; 
Luminous  the  crown,  and  holy, 

If  thou  set  each  gem  with  care. 

4  Do  not  linger  with  regretting, 

Or  for  passing  hours  despond, 
Nor,  thy  daily  toil  forgetting, 

Look  too  eagerly  beyond. 
Hours  are  golden  links,  God's  token, 

Reaching  heaven  ;  but,  one  by  one, 
Take  them,  lest  the  chain  be^  broken, 

Ere  thy  pilgrimage  be  done. 

442  %  r^  k.  M. 

1  My  only  Saviour,  when  I  feel 

Fatigued  in  spirit,  faint,  oppressed, 
'Tis  sweet  to  tell  thee,  while  I  kneel 
Low  at  thy  feet — Thou  art  my  Rest. 

2  I'm  weary  of  the  strife  within; 

Strong  powers  against  my  soul  contest; 
0,  let  me  turn  from  self  and  sin 

To  thy  dear  cross — there,  there  is  rest. 

386 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

3  I'm  weary  of  this  suffering  frame, 

With  languor  and  with  pain  distrest, 
Yet  my  impatience  oft  I  blame, 

At  all  times  thou  can'st  give  me  rest. 

4  When,  with  a  trembling  heart,  I  try 

My  state  by  truth's  unerring  test, 
Oft  it  condemns  me,  yet  I  fly 

To  thee  for  freedom,  thee  for  rest. 

5  Fain  would  I  learn  to  u  cease  from  man," 

A  "broken  cistern"  at  the  best, 
To  form  no  earthly  wish  or  plan, 
But  cleave  to  thee,  and  in  thee  rest. 

6  0,  sweet  will  be  the  welcome  day, 

When  from  her  toils  and  woes  released, 
My  parting  soul  in  death  shall  say, 
Now,  Lord,  I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

443  "  Forsake  me  Not  /" 

[For  reading  only.] 

1  Forsake  me  not,  my  God, 

Thou  God  of  my  salvation, 
Give  me  thy  light,  to  be 

My  sure  illumination. 
My  soul  to  folly  turns, 

Seeking  she  knows  not  what; 

0,  lead  her  to  thyself — 

My  God,  forsake  me  not. 
§87 


443. 


443.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

2  Forsake  me  not,  my  God, 

Take  not  thy  Spirit  from  me ; 
And  suffer  not  the  might 

Of  sin  to  overcome  me. 
A  father  pitieth 

The  children  he  begot; 
My  Father,  pity  me — 

My  God,  forsake  me  not. 

3  Forsake  me  not,  my  God, 

Thou  God  of  life  and  power, 
Enliven,  strengthen  me 

In  every  evil  hour ; 
And  when  the  sinful  fire 

Within  my  heart  is  hot, 
Be  not  thou  far  from  me — 

My  God,  forsake  me  not. 

4  Forsake  me  not,  my  God, 

Uphold  me  in  my  going, 
That  evermore  I  may 

Please  thee  in  all  well-doing ; 
And  that  thy  will,  0  Lord, 

May  never  be  forgot 
In  all  my  works  and  ways — 

My  God,  forsake  me  not.  . 

5  Forsake  me  not,  my  God, 

I  would  be  thine  for  ever; 

388 


PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  444. 

Confirm  me  mightily 

In  every  right  endeavour : 
And  when  my  hour  is  come, 

Cleansed  from  all  stain  and  spot 
Qf  sin,  receive  my  soul — 

My  God,  forsake  me  not. 

444  The  Earthly  and  the  Heavenly.  C.  M. 

1  Cor.  xv.  49. 

1  0,  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay — 

Yet  'twas  the  Lord's  abode; 
Our  feet  may  mourn  this  thorny  way, 
Yet  here  Emmanuel  trod. 

2  This  fleshly  robe  the  Lord  did  wear, 

This  watch  the  Lord  did  keep, 
These  burdens  sore  the  Lord  did  bear, 
These  tears  the  Lord  did  weep. 

3  This  world  the  Master  overcame, 

This  death  the  Lord  did  die ; 
0  vanquished  world !  0  glorious  shame  ! 
0  hallowed  agony  ! 

4  0  vale  of  tears,  no  longer  sad, 

Wherein  the  Lord  did  dwell ! 
0  holy  robe  of  flesh,  that  clad 
Our  own  Emmanuel ! 

5  Our  very  frailty  brings  us  near 

L'nto  the  Lord  of  heaven; 
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444.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

To  every  grief,  to  every  tear, 
Such  glory  strange  is  given. 

6  But  not  this  fleshly  robe  alone 

Shall  link  us,  Lord,  to  thee, 
Not  always  in  the  tear  and  groan 
Shall  the  dear  kindred  be. 

7  We  shall  be  reckoned  for  thine  own, 

Because  thy  heaven  we  share; 

Because  we  sing  around  thy  throne, 

And  thy  bright  raiment  wear. 

8  Thou  to  our  woe  who  down  did'st  come, 

Who  one  with  us  would' st  be, 

Wilt  lift  us  to  thy  heavenly  home, 

Wilt  make  us  one  with  thee. 

9  Our  earthly  garments  thou  hast  worn, 

And  we  thy  robes  shall  wear, 
Our  mortal  burdens  thou  hast  borne, 
And  we  thy  bliss  may  bear. 

10  0  mighty  grace,  our  life  to  live, 

To  make  our  earth  divine ! 
0  mighty  grace,  thy  heaven  to  give, 
And  lift  our  life  to  thine  ! 

11  0  strange  the  gifts,  and  marvellous, 

By  thee  received  and  given. 
Thou  tookest  woe  and  grief  from  us, 
And  we  receive  thv  heaven  ! 

"390 


PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  445. 

445  Resting  in  God.  C.  M.  Double. 

Lam.  iii.  24. 

[For  reading  only.] 

1  My  heart  is  resting,  0  my  God, — 

I  will  give  thanks  and  sing ; 
My  heart  is  at  the  secret  source 

Of  every  precious  thing. 
Now  the  frail  vessel  thou  hast  made, 

No  hand  but  thine  shall  fill; 
For  the  waters  of  the  earth  have  failed, 

And  I  am  thirsty  still. 

2  I  thirst  for  springs  of  heavenly  life, 

And  here  all  day  they  rise; 
I  seek  the  treasure  of  thy  love, 

And  close  at  hand  it  lies. 
And  a  new  song  is  in  my  mouth 

To  long  loved  music  set : 
Glory  to  thee  for  all  the  grace 

I  have  not  tasted  yet. 

3  Glory  to  thee  for  strength  withheld, 

For  want  and  weakness  known, 
And  the  fear  that  sends  me  to  thy  breast 

For  what  is  most  my  own. 
I  have  a  heritage  of  joy 

That  yet  I  must  not  see ; 

But  the  hand  that  bled  to  make  it  mine 

Is  keeping  it  for  me. 
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446.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION, 

4  I  will  give  thanks  for  suffering  now, 

For  want  and  toil  and  loss, — 
For  the  death  that  sin  makes  hard  and  slow, 

Upon  my  Saviour's  cross ; — - 
Thanks  for  the  little  spring  of  love 

That  gives  me  strength  to  say, 
If  they  will  leave  me  part  in  him, 

Let  all  things  pass  away. 

5  Mine  be  the  reverent,  listening  love 

That  waits  all  day  on  thee, 
With  the  service  of  a  watchful  heart 

Which  no  one  else  can  see, — 
The  faith  that,  in  a  hidden  way 

No  other  eye  may  know, 
Finds  all  its  daily  work  prepared, 

And  loves  to  have  it  so. 

6  My  heart  is  resting,  0  my  God, 

My  heart  is  in  thy  care : 
I  hear  the  voice  of  joy  and  health 

Resounding  everywhere. 
"Thou  art  my  portion,"  saith  my  soul, 

Ten  thousand  voices  say, 
And  the  music  of  their  glad  Amen 

Will  never  die  away. 

44u  Deliverances  Acknowledged.  u.  M« 

1  God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power, 

Through  varied  deaths  my  soul  hath  led, 
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PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  447. 

Or  turned  aside  the  fatal  hour, 
Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head : — 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  own, 

Thy  ruling  providence  I  see: 
Assist  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  thee. 

3  Oft  from  the  margin  of  the  grave, 

Thou,  Lord,  hast  lifted  up  my  head ; 
Sudden,  I  found  thee  near  to  save; 
The  fever  owned  thy  touch  and  fled. 

4  Whither,  0,  whither  should  I  fly, 

But  to  my  loving  Saviour's  breast, 
Secure  within  thine  arms  to  lie, 

And  safe  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest? 

5  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun, 

But  thou,  0  Christ,  my  wisdom  art: 
I  ever  into  ruin  run ; 

But  thou  art  greater  than  my  heart. 

6  Foolish,  and  impotent,  and  blind, 

Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known ; 
Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  may  find, 
The  heaven  of  loving  thee  alone. 

447  Filial  Confidence. 

[FGr  reading  only.] 

1  Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life 

Is  portioned  out  for  me, 
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447.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

And  the  changes  that  are  sure  to  come, 

I  do  not  fear  to  see; 
But  I  ask  thee  for  a  present  mind, 

Intent  on  pleasing  thee. 

2  I  ask  thee  for  a  thoughtful  love, 

Through  constant  watching,  wise 
To  meet  the  glad  with  joyful  smiles, 

And  to  wipe  the  weeping  eyes ; 
And  a  heart  at  leisure  from  itself, 

To  soothe  and  sympathize. 

3  I  would  not  have  the  restless  will 

That  hurries  to  and  fro, 
Seeking  for  some  great  thing  to  do, 

Or  secret  thing  to  know ; 
I  would  be  treated  as  a  child, 

And  guided  where  I  go. 

4  Wherever  in  the  world  I  am, 

In  whatsoe'er  estate, 
I  have  a  fellowship  with  hearts 

To  keep  and  cultivate; 
And  a  work  of  lowly  love  to  do 

For  the  Lord  on  whom  I  wait. 

5  So  I  ask  thee  for  the  daily  strength, 

To  none  that  ask  denied, 

And  a  mind  to  blend  with  outward  life, 

While  keeping  at  thy  side ; 
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PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  448. 

Content  to  fill  a  little  space, 
If  thou  be  glorified. 

6  And  if  some  things  I  do  not  ask, 

In  my  cup  of  blessing  be, 
I  would  have  m y  spirit  filled  the  more 

With  grateful  love  to  thee — 
More  careful — than  to  serve  thee  much. 

To  please  thee  perfectly. 

7  There  are  briars  besetting  every  path, 

That  call  for  patient  care; 
There  is  a  cross  in  every  lot, 

And  an  earnest  need  for  prayer; 
But  a  lowly  heart  that  leans  on  thee, 

Is  happy  any  where. 

8  In  a  service  which  thy  will  appoints, 

There  are  no  bonds  for  me ; 
For  my  inmost  heart  is  taught  "the  truth," 

That  makes  thy  children  "free;" 
And  a  life  of  self-renouncing  love 

Is  a  life  of  liberty. 

4riO  Thankfulness. 

[For  reading  only.] 

1  I  thank  thee,  0  my  God,  who  made 

The  earth  so  bright; 

So  full  of  splendour  and  of  joy, 

Beauty  and  light; 

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448.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

So  many  glorious  things  are  here, 
Noble  and  right. 

2  I  thank  thee,  too,  that  thou  hast  made 

Joy  to  abound; 
So  many  gentle  thoughts  and  deeds 

Circling  us  round, 
That  in  the  darkest  spot  on  earth, 

Some  love  is  found. 

3  I  thank  thee,  more,  that  all  our  joy 

Is  touched  with  pain ; 
That  shadows  fall  on  brightest  hours ; 

That  thorns  remain ; 
So  that  earth's  bliss  may  be  our  guide, 

And  not  our  chain. 

4  For  thou  who  knowest,  Lord,  how  soon 

Our  weak  heart  clings, 
Hast  given  us  joys,  tender  and  true, 

Yet  all  with  wings, 
So  that  we  see,  gleaming  on  high, 

Diviner  things. 

5  I  thank  thee,  Lord,  that  thou  hast  kept 

The  best  in  store ; 
We  have  enough,  yet  not  too  much 

To  long  for  more ; 

A  yearning  for  a  deeper  peace, 

Not  known  before. 

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PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  449. 

6  I  thank  thee,  Lord,  that  here  our  souls, 

Though  amply  blest, 
Can  never  find,  although  they  seek, 

A  perfect  rest — 
Nor  ever  shall,  until  they  lean 

On  Jesus'  breast. 

449  Wholly  Thine.  C.  M.  Double. 

1  My  Saviour,  on  thy  word  of  truth 

In  earnest  hope  I  live, 
I  ask  for  all  the  precious  things 

Thy  boundless  love  can  give. 
I  look  for  many  a  lesser  light 

About  my  path  to  shine ; 
But  chiefly  long  to  walk  with  thee, 

And  only  trust  in  thine. 

2  Thou  knowest  that  I  am  not  blest 

As  thou  would'st  have  me  be, 
Till  all  the  peace  and  joy  of  faith 

Possess  my  soul  in  thee ; 
And  still  I  seek  'mid  many  fears, 

With  yearnings  unexpressed, 
The  comfort  of  thy  strengthening  love, 

Thy  soothing,  settling  rest. 

3  It  is  not  as  thou  wilt  with  me 

Till,  humbled  in  the  dust, 
34  397 


•150.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

I  know  no  place  in  all  my  heart 

Wherein  to  put  my  trust. 
Until  I  find,  0  Lord,  in  thee — 

The  lowly  and  the  meek — 
That  fulness  which  thy  own  redeemed 

Go  nowhere  else  to  seek. 

4   Then,  0  my  Saviour !  on  my  soul, 

Cast  down  but  not  dismayed, 
Still  be  thy  chastening,  healing  hand 

In  tender  mercy  laid  : 
And  while  I  wait  for  all  thy  joys 

My  yearning  heart  to  fill, 
Teach  ine  to  walk  and  work  with  thee, 

And  at  thy  feet  sit  still. 

-150  Wrestling  Jacob.  L.  M.    6  lines. 

Genesis  xxxii.  24-32. 

PART    I. 

1  Come,  0  thou  Traveller  unknown, 

Whom  still  I  hold,  but  cannot  see ! 
My  company  before  is  gone, 

And  I  am  left  alone  with  thee : 
With  thee  all  night  I  mean  to  stay 
And  wrestle  till  the  break  of  day. 

2  I  need  not  tell  thee  who  I  am, 

My  misery  and  sin  declare ; 
Thyself  hast  called  me  by  my  name, 

Look  on  thy  hands  and  read  it  there ; 

398 


PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  450. 

But  who,  I  ask  -thee,  who  art  thou  ? 
Tell  me  thy  name,  and  tell  me  now. 

3  In  vain  thou  strugglest  to  get  free, 

I  never  will  unloose  my  hold ! 
Art  thou  the  Man  that  died  for  me  'i 

The  secret  of  thy  love  unfold ; 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  I  thy  Name,  thy  Nature  know. 

4  Wilt  thou  not  yet  to  me  reveal 

Thy  new,  unutterable  Name  ? 
Tell  me,  I  still  beseech  thee,  tell : 

To  know  it  now,  resolved  I  am ; 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  I  thy  Name  and  Nature  know. 

5  What  though  my  shrinking  flesh  complain, 

And  murmur  to  contend  so  long? 
I  rise  superior  to  my  pain : 

When  I  am  weak,  then  I  am  strong ! 
And  when  my  all  of  strength  shall  fail, 
I  shall  with  the  God-Man  prevail. 

PART    II. 

1  Yield  to  me  now,  for  I  am  weak ; 

But  confident  in  self-despair : 

Speak  to  my  heart,  in  blessings  speak  : 

Be  conquered  by  my  instant  prayer ; 
*399 


450.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

Speak,  or  thou  never  hence  shalt  move, 
And  tell  me  if  thy  Name  is  Love. 

2  'Tis  Love  !  'tis  Love  !  thou  died'st  for  me : 

I  hear  thy  whisper  in  my  heart ! 
The  morning  breaks,  the  shadows  flee, 

Pure,  universal  Love  thou  art : 
To  me,  to  all,  thy  mercies  move, 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

3  My  prayer  hath  power  with  God :  the  grace 

Unspeakable  I  now  receive ; 
Through  faith  I  see  thee  face  to  face ; 

I  see  thee  face  to  face,  and  live ! 
0,  not  in  vain  I  wept  and  strove : 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

4  I  know  thee,  Saviour,  who  thou  art, 

Jesus,  the  feeble  sinner's  Friend  : 
Nor  wilt  thou  with  the  night  depart, 

But  stay  and  love  me  to  the  end ; 
Thy  mercies  never  shall  remove ; 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

5  The  Sun  of  Righteousness  on  me 

Hath  risen,  with  healing  in  his  wings ; 
Withered  my  nature's  strength,  from  thee 

My  soul  its  life  and  succour  brings ; 
My  help  is  all  laid  up  above ; 

Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

400 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  451. 

6  Contented  now  upon  my  thigh 

I  halt  till  life's  short  journey  end  ; 
All  helplessness,  all  weakness,  I 

On  thee  alone  for  strength  depend ; 
Nor  have  I  power  from  thee  to  move ; 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

7  Lame  as  I  am,  I  take  the  prey ; 

Hell,  earth,  and  sin,  with  ease  o'ercome  ; 
I  leap  for  joy,  pursue  my  way, 

And  as  a  bounding  hart  fly  home  ; 
Through  all  eternity  to  prove 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

451  The  Morning  and  Evening  Light.     L.  M.  6  lines. 

1  When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 

0  Sun  of  Righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine  ! 
0,  chase  the  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn,  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  And  when  to  heaven's  -all  glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring, 

And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 

Ask  mercy  in  my  Saviour's  name ; 

Then,  Jesus,  cleanse  me  with  thy  blood, 

And  be  my  Advocate  with  God. 
34  *  401 


452.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

3  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labours  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 

With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest ; 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
0,  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies ! 

4  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labours  done, 
Jesus,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed  ; 
And,  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

J:52  Evening  Twilight.  C.  M. 

1  Hail  tranquil  hour  of  closing  day ! 
Begone  disturbing  care ! 
And  look,  my  soul,  from  earth  away 
To  him  who  heareth  prayer. 


o 


How  sweet  the  tear  of  penitence, 

Before  his  throne  of  grace, 
While,  to  the  contrite  spirit's  sense, 

He  shows  his  smiling'face. 

3  How  sweet,  through  long-remembered  years, 
His  mercies  to  recall, 
And,  pressed  with  wants  and  griefs  and  fears, 

To  trust  his  love  for  all. 

402 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  453. 

4  How  sweet  to  look,  in  thoughtful  hope, 

Beyond  this  fading  sky, 
And  hear  him  call  his  children  up 
To  his  fair  home  on  high. 

5  Calmly  the  day  forsakes  our  heaven, 

To  dawn  beyond  the  west ; 
So  let  my  soul,  in  life's  last  even, 
Retire  to  glorious  rest. 

453  Midnight  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  My  God,  I  now  from  sleep  awake, 
The  sole  possession  of  me  take  ; 
From  midnight  terrors  me  secure, 

And  guard  my  heart  from  thoughts  impure. 

2  Blest  angels,  while  we  silent  lie, 
You  hallelujahs  sing  on  high  ; 
You,  joyful,  hymn  the  Ever-blest 
Before  the  throne,  and  never  rest. 

3  I  with  your  choir  celestial  join, 
In  offering  up  a  hymn  divine ; 
With  you  in  heaven  I  hope  to  dwell, 
And  bid  the  night  and  world  farewell. 

4  Lord,  lest  the  tempter  me  surprise, 

Watch  over  thine  own  sacrifice ; 

All  loose,  all  idle  thoughts  cast  out, 

And  make  my  very  dreams  devout. 
403 


454.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

454  Midnight  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  Where'er  I  am,  whate'er  I  seer 
Eternal  Lord,  is  full  of  thee  ; 

I  feel  thee  in  the  gloom  of  night, 
I  view  thee  in  the  morning  light. 

2  When  care  distracts  my  anxious  soul, 
Thy  grace  can  every  thought  control ; 
Thy  word  can  still  the  troubled  heartr 
And  peace  and  confidence  impart. 

3  If  pain  invade  my  broken  restr 
Or  if  corroding  griefs  molest, 
Soon  as  the  Comforter  appears, 

My  sighs  are  hushed,  and  dried  my  tears, 

4  Thy  wisdom  guides,  thy  will  directs, 
Thy  arm  upholds,  thy  power  protects, 
With  thee  when  I  at  dawn  converse, 
The  shadows  sink,  the  clouds  disperse. 

5  Then,  as  the  sun  illumes  the  skies, 

0  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise  ! 

Dispel  the  mists  of  mental  night, 

Being  of  beings,  Light  of  light ! 
404 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  455. 

•155  "  In  the  Night  his  Song  shall  be  with  Me"  C.  M.  6  lines. 
Psa.  xlii.  S. 

1  Go  not  far  from  me,  0  my  Strength, 

Whom  all  my  times  obey; 
Take  from  me  any  thing  thou  wilt, 

But  go  not  thou  away, — 
And  let  the  storm  that  does  thy  work 

Deal  with  me  as  it  may. 

2  On  thy  compassion  I  repose, 

In  weakness  and  distress: 
I  will  not  ask  for  greater  ease, 

Lest  I  should  love  thee  less. 
0,  'tis  a  blessed  thing  for  me 

To  need  thy  tenderness. 

3  While  many  sympathizing  hearts 

For  my  deliverance  care, 
Thou,  in  thy  wiser,  stronger  love, 

Art  teaching  me  to  bear, 
By  the  sweet  voice  of  thankful  song, 

And  calm  confiding  prayer. 

4  Thy  love  has  many  a  lighted  path 

No  outward  eye  can  trace, 
And  my  heart  sees  thee  in  the  deep, 

With  darkness  on  its  face, 

And  communes  with  thee  'mid  the  storm 

As  in  a  secret  place. 
405 


455.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

5  0  Comforter  of  God's  redeemed, 
Whom  the  world  does  not  see, 


What  hand  should  pluck  me  from  the  flood, 

That  casts  my  soul  on  thee? 
Who  would  not  suffer  pain  like  mine, 

To  be  consoled  like  me? 

6  When  I  am  feeble  as  a  child, 

And  flesh  and  heart  give  way, 
Then  on  thy  everlasting  strength 

With  passive  trust  I  stay : 
And  the  rough  wind  becomes  a  song, 

The  darkness  shines  like  day. 

7  0,  blessed  are  the  eyes  that  see, 

Though  silent  anguish  show 
The  love  that  in  their  hours  of  sleep 

Unthanked  may  come  and  go ; 
And  blessed  are  the  ears  that  hear, 

Though  kept  awake  by  woe. 

8  Happy  are  they  that  learn,  in  thee, 

Though  patient  suffering  teach, 
The  secret  of  enduring  strength, 

O  O         7 

And  praise  too  deep  for  speech; 
Peace  that  no  pressure  from  without, 
No  strife  within,  can  reach. 

9  There  is  no  death  for  me  to  fear, 

For  Christ,  my  Lord,  hath  died; 
406 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  455. 

There  is  no  curse  in  this  my  pain, 

For  he  was  crucified : 
And  it  \s  fellowship  with  him 

That  keeps  me  near  his  side. 

10  My  heart  is  fixed,  0  God,  my  Strength, 

My  heart  is  strong  to  bear: 
I  will  be  joyful  in  thy  love, 

And  peaceful  in  thy  care, 
Deal  with  me  for  my  Saviour's  sake, 

According  to  his  prayer. 

11  No  suffering  while  it  lasts  is  joy, 

How  blest  soe'er  it  be; 
Yet  may  the  chastened  child  be  glad 

His  Father's  face  to  see; 
And  0,  it  is  not  hard  to  bear 

What  must  be  borne  in  thee. 

12  It  is  not  hard  to  bear  by  faith, 

In  thy  own  bosom  laid, 
The  trial  of  a  soul  redeemed, 

For  thy  rejoicing  made  : 
Well  may  the  heart  in  patience  rest, 

That  none  can  make  afraid. 

13  Safe  in  thy  sanctifying  grace, 

Almighty  to  restore, — 

Borne  onward — sin  and  death  behind, 

And  love  and  life  before ; 
407 


456.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

0,  let  my  soul  abound  in  hope, 
And  praise  thee  more  and  more. 

14  Deep  unto  deep  may  call ;  but  I 
With  peaceful  heart  will  say, 

Thy  loving-kindness  has  a  charge 
No  waves  can  take  away: 

And  let  the  storm  that  speeds  me  home, 
Deal  with  me  as  it  may. 


4:56  "  Abide  with  Me  /" 

[For  reading  only.] 

1  Abide  with  me !     Fast  falls  the  eventide. 
The  darkness  thickens;  Lord,  with  me  abide: 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  0  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away: 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see; 

0  thou,  who  changest  not.  abide  with  me. 

3  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 
But  as  thou  dwell'st  with  thy  disciples,  Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide,  with  me. 

4  Come,  not  in  terrors,  as  the  King  of  kings; 

But  kind  and  good,  with  healing  in  thy  wings, 
408 


PKIVATE   DEVOTION.  457. 

Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea, 
Come,  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me. 

5  Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  did'st  smile, 
And  though  rebellious  and  perverse  meanwhile, 
Thou  hast  not  left  me,  oft  as  I  left  thee ; 

On  to  the  close,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

6  I  need  thy  presence  every  passing  hour; 

What  but  thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power  ? 
Who,  like  thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  0  abide  with  me. 

7  I  fear  no  foe  with  thee  at  hand  to  bless ; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness : 
Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy  victory? 
I  triumph  still,* if  thou  abide  with  me. 

8  Hold  thou  the  cross  before  my  closing  eyes ; 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies ; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows 

flee, 
In  life,  in  death,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 


457  "  Leave  me  Not  /"  L.  M. 

1  Be  with  me  Lord,  where'er  I  go; 

Show  me  what  thou  would'st  have  me  do; 

Direct  my  thoughts  and  words  this  day, 

And  guide  me  in  the  narrow  way. 
35  409 


458.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

2  Prevent  me  lest  I  harbour  pride, 
And  in  my  native  strength  confide; 
Show  me  my  weakness,  let  me  see 

I  have  my  power,  my  all  from  thee. 

3  Assist  and  teach  me  how  to  pray ; 
Incline  my  nature  to  obey ; 
What  thou  abhorrest,  let  me  flee, 
And  only  love  what  pleaseth  thee. 

4  Ever  my  kind  Protector  prove; 
Enrich  me  always  with  thy  love; 
Make  me  with  thy  forgiveness  blest, 
And  let  thy  Spirit  on  me  rest. 

4:58  "  Thy  icill  be  Done  /"   L.  ]VJ.  by  repeating  last  line. 

1  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 

Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 

0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done. 

2  If  thou  should'st  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize — it  ne'er  was  mine; 

1  only  yield  thee  what  was  thine; 

Thy  will  be  done. 

3  Should  pining  sickness  waste  away 
My  life  in  premature  decay, 

My  Father  still  I  strive  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done. 
410 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  459. 

4  If  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  thy  pure  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God  to  thee  I  leave  the  rest, 

Thy  will  be  done. 

5  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done. 

6  Then  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer,  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 

Thy  will  be  done. 

4o9         "Acquaint  thyself  with  Him,  and  be  at  peace."    L.  M. 
Job  xxii.  21. 

1  Art  thou  acquainted,  0  my  soul, 

With  such  a  Saviour,  such  a  Friend, 
Whose  power  can  all  events  control, 
And  from  all  evils  can  defend  ? 

2  Why  art  thou  then  opprest  with  fears  ? 

Knowledge  of  him  should  give  thee  peace; 
Should  check  these  often-flowing  tears, 
And  bid  these  sad  misgivings  cease. 

3  Is  it  the  past  that  gives  thee  pain  ? 

Transgressions,  falls,  dost  thou  deplore? 

The  atoning  blood  pleads  not  in  vain, 

Thy  God  remembers  them  no  more. 
411 


459.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

4  Do  present  troubles  vex  thy  mind? 

Sufferings  of  body,  mental  care? 
In  God  a  refuge  thou  wilt  find ; 

And,  0,  "what  sweet  relief  in  prayer ! 

5  Dost  thou  o'er  friends  much  valued  weep, 

Who  seem  in  hopeless  fetters  bound? 
Christ  will  seek  out  his  wandering  sheep — 
Those  who  seem  lost  will  then  be  found. 

6  Dost  thou  the  unknown  future  dread  ? 

Thy  passage  through  death's  awful  vale? 
E'en  there  shall  light  around  be  shed; 
Thy  God's  sure  promise  cannot  fail. 

7  Dost  thou  with  dread  still  greater,  shrink 

From  pain  for  those  on  earth  most  dear; 
And  oft  with  sickening  anguish  think 
On  all  they  yet  may  suffer  here? 

8  0  faithless,  unbelieving  heart, 

So  slow  to  trust  the  tenderest  Friend: 
Who  then  will  needful  strength  impart, — 
Who  " loving,  loves  unto  the  end." 

9  No  longer  doubt,  nor  fear,  nor  grieve, 

Nor  on  uncertain  evils  dwell : 

Past,  present,  future,  calmly  leave 

To  Him  who  will  do  all  things  well. 
412 


PRIVATE   DEVOTION,  460. 

4:60  "  Thou  wilt  shoiv  me  the  Path  of  Life." 

1  Thy  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 

However  dark  it  be;. 
Lead  me  by  thine  own  hand, 
Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 

2  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot, 

I  would  not  if  I  might ; 

Choose  thou  for  me,  0  God, 

So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

3  The  kingdom  that  I  seek 

Is  thine ;  so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  thine, 
Else  I  must  surely  stray. 

4  Take  thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  thee  may  seem ; 
Choose  thou  my  good  and  ill. 

5  Choose  thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health; 
Choose  thou  my  cares  for  me, 
My  poverty  or  wealth. 

6  Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice 

Id  things  or  great  or  small; 

Be  thou  my  Guide,  my  Strength, 

My  Wisdom  and  my  All. 
35*  413 


461.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

4:61  Chastening  in  Love.  12s  &  lis. 

Psa.  xciv.  12. 

1  0  Saviour,  whose  mercy,  severe  in  its  kindness, 

Has  chastened  my  wanderings,  and  guided  my 
way; 
Adored  be  the  power  which  illumined  my  blind- 
ness, 
And  weaned  me  from  phantoms  that  smiled  to 
betray. 

2  Enchanted  with  all  that  was  dazzling  and  fair, 

I  followed  the  rainbow — I  caught  at  the  toy, — 
And  still  in  displeasure  thy  goodness  was  there, 
Disappointing  the  hope  and  defeating  the  joy. 

3  The  blossom  blushed  bright, — but  a  worm  was 

below; 
The  moonlight  shone  fair, — there  was  blight  in 

the  beam ; 
Sweet  whispered  the  breeze, — but  it  whispered  of 

woe; 
And  bitterness  flowed  in  the  soft-flowing  stream. 

4  So,  cured  of  my  folly,  yet  cured  but  in  part, 

I  turned  to  the  refuge  thy  pity  displayed ; 

And  still  did  this  eager  and  credulous  heart 

Weave  visions  of  promise  that  bloomed  but  to 

fade. 

414 


PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  462. 

5  I  thought  that  the  course  of  the  pilgrim  to  heaven 

Would  he  hright  as  the  summer,  and  glad  as 
the  morn ; 
Thou  show'dst  me  the  path — it  was  dark  and  un- 
even, 
All  rugged  with    rock,  and  all   tangled  with 
thorn. 

6  I  dreamed  of  celestial  rewards  and  renown; 

I  grasped  at  the  triumph  which  blesses   the 

brave ; 
I  asked  for  the  palm-branch,  the  robe,  and  the 

crown ; 
I  asked — and  thou  show'dst  me  a  cross  and  a 

grave. 

7  Subdued  and  instructed  at  length  to  thy  will, 

My  hopes  and  my  longing  I  fain  would  resign : 
0  give  me  the  heart  that  can  wait  and  be  still, 
Nor  know  of  a  wish  or  a  pleasure  but  thine. 

8  There  are  mansions  exempted  from  sin  and  from 

woe, 
But  they  stand  in  a  region  by  mortals  untrod; 
There  are  rivers  of  joy — but  they  roll  not  below; 
There  is  rest — but  it  dwells  in  the  presence  of 
God. 

4:0^  In  apprehension  of  Trouble.  -L.  M. 

1  With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around, 
Life  seems  a  dark  and  stormy  sea; 

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463.  PKIVATE   DEVOTION. 

Yet  'midst  the  gloom,  I  hear  a  sound, 
A  heavenly  whisper — "Come  to  Me/' 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest — 

It  tells  me  where  m y  soul  may  flee : 
0,  to  the  weary,  faint,  oppressed, 

How  sweet  the  bidding — "Come  to  Me." 

3  When  nature  shudders,  loth  to  part 

From  all  I  love,  enjoy,  and  see; 
When  a  faint  chill  steals  o'er  my  heart, 
A  sweet  voice  utters — "Come  to  Me." 

4  "Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die; 

Earth  is  no  resting  place  for  thee; 
Heavenward  direct  thy  weeping  eye, 
I  am  thy  portion — Come  to  Me." 

5  0,  voice  of  mercy !  voice  of  love ! 

In  conflict,  grief,  and  agony, 
Support  me,  cheer  me,  from  above ! 
And  gently  whisper — "Come  to  Me." 


463  "Jesus,  help  Conquer!" 

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Jesus,  help  conquer! 

My  spirit  is  sinking 

Deep  waters  of  sorrow  go  over  my  head; 

Weeping,  and  trembling, 

And  fearing,  and  shrinking, 
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PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  463. 

I  watch  for  the  day,  and  night  cometh  instead : 
Bitter  the  cup 

I  am  hourly  drinking — 
How  thorny  the  path  that  I  hourly  tread  ! 

Jesus,  help  conquer! 

For,  fainting  and  weary, 
Scarcely  my  hands  can  their  weapons  sustain; 
The  way  seems  so  desolate, 
Painful,  and  dreary — 
How  shall  I  ever  to  heaven  attain? 
Jesus,  great  Captain  ! 
If  thou  be  not  near  me, 
How  shall  I  ever  the  victory  gain? 
Jesus,  help  conquer! 

Earth  holds  out  her  lure, 
And  mortal  affections  yearn  after  the  prize : 
Scarcely  my  heart 

Can  the  struggle  endure; 
Scarce  can  I  lift  up  my  tear-blinded  eyes: — 
Jesus,  Redeemer, 

Thy  promise  is  sure — 
Speak  to  my  spirit,  and  bid  me  arise. 

Jesus,  help  conquer! 

There  is  not  an  hour 

Of  sorrow  or  joy  but  is  ordered  by  thee; 

Thou  dost  cut  down, 

Who  hast  planted  the  flower — 
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464.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

Tempest  or  calm  at  thy  bidding  shall  be  : 
Look  on  my  sorrow, 
And  give  me  the  power 
Humbly  to  wait  till  thou  comfortest  me. 

5  Jesus,  help  conquer! 

Lord,  turn  not  away; 
See  with  what  power  the  billows  increase ! 
Give  me  thy  love 

For  my  comfort  and  stay  ; 
Then  shall  my  trembling  and  murmuring  cease : 
Then  shall  my  spirit 

Grow  strong  for  the  fray — 
Then  shall  my  weary  heart  rest  in  thy  peace. 

6  Jesus,  help  conquer! 

I  cry  unto  thee ! 
Hardly  my  heart  its  petitions  can  frame : 
All  is  so  dark 

And  so  painful  to  me, 
All  I  can  utter,  sometimes,  is  thy  Name : — 
Jesus,  help  conquer! 
My  portion  now  be ; 
Though  all  else  should  change,  be  Thou  ever  the 
same! 

4dt:  "  To  whom  can  we  go  but  umo  Thee  ?"  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  my  sorrow  lies  too  deep 

For  human  ministry ; 

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PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  465. 

It  knows  not  how  to  tell  itself 
To  any  but  to  thee. 

2  Thou  dost  remember  still,  amid 

The  glories  of  God's  throne, 
The  sorrows  of  mortality, 

For  they  were  once  thine  own. 

3  Thy  risen  life  but  fits  thee  more 

For  kindly  sympathy; 
Thy  love,  unhindered,  rests  upon 
Each  bruised  branch  in  thee. 

4  Jesus,  my  fainting  spirit  brings 

Its  fearfulness  to  thee; 
Thine  eye,  at  least,  can  penetrate 
The  clouded  mystery. 

5  It  is  enough,  my  precious  Lord, 

Thy  tender  sympathy ; 
My  every  sin  and  sorrow  can 
Devolve  itself  on  thee. 

6  Jesus,  thou  hast  availed  to  search 

My  deepest  malady ; 
It  freely  flows — more  freely  finds 
The  gracious  remedy. 

465  "Lord,  Saver  8s  &  7s. 

1  Full  of  trembling  expectation, 

Feeling  much,  and  fearing  more, 
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465.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

Mighty  God  of  my  salvation ! 

I  thy  timely  aid  implore ; 
Suffering  Son  of  Man,  be  near  me, 

All  my  sufferings  to  sustain  ; 
By  thy  sorer  griefs  to  cheer  me, 

By  thy  more  than  mortal  pain. 

2  Call  to  mind  that  unknown  anguish, 

In  thy  days  of  flesh  below ; 
When  thy  troubled  soul  did  languish 

Under  a  whole  world  of  woe; 
When  thou  did'st  our  curse  inherit, 

Groan  beneath  our  guilty  load, 
Burdened  with  a  wounded  spirit, 

Bruised  by  all  the  wrath  of  God. 

3  By  thy  most  severe  temptation, 

In  that  dark,  Satanic  hour  ; 
By  thy  last  mysterious  passion, 

Screen  me  from  the  adverse  power. 
By  thy  fainting  in  the  garden, 

By  thy  bloody  sweat,  I  pray, 
Write  upon  my  heart  the  pardon, 

Take  my  sins  and  fears  away. 

4  By  the  travail  of  thy  Spirit, 

By  thine  outcry  on  the  tree, 
By  thine  agonizing  merit, — 
In  my  pangs,  remember  me  ! 

420 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  166. 

By  thy  death  I  thee  conjure, 

A  weak,  dying  soul  befriend ; 
Make  me  patient  to  endure, 

Make  me  faithful  to  the  end. 

406  "  As  Thou  wilt."  6s. 

1  My  Saviour,  as  thou  wilt ! 

0,  may  thy  will  be  mine  ! 
Into  thy  hand  of  love 

I  would  my  all  resign : 
Through  sorrow,  or  through  joy, 

Conduct  me  as  thine  own  ; 
And  help  me  still  to  say, 

My  Lord,  thy  will  be  done ! 

2  My  Saviour,  as  thou  wilt ! 

If  needy  here  and  poor, 
Give  me  thy  people's  bread, 

Their  portion  rich  and  sure : 
The  manna  of  thy  word 

Let  my  soul  feed  upon  ; 
And  if  all  else  should  fail, 

My  Lord,  thy  will  be  done  ! 

B  My  Saviour,  as  thou  wilt ! 

Though  seen  through  many  a  tear, 

Let  not  my  star  of  hope 

Grow  dim  or  disappear : 
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467.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

Since  thou  on  earth  hast  wept 

And  sorrowed  oft  alone, 
If  I  must  weep  with  thee, 

My  Lord,  thy  will  be  done  ! 

4  My  Saviour  as  thou  wilt ! 

All  shall  be  well  for  me : 
Each  changing  future  scene, 

I  gladly  trust  with  thee  : 
Straight  to  my  home  above 

I  travel  calmly  on, 
And  sing  in  life  or  death, 

My  Lord,  thy  will  be  done ! 

467  "  Je™s,  m  turn  to  Thee."  C.  M. 

1  JESUS,  in  sickness  and  in  pain, 

Be  near  to  succour  me  ; 
My  sinking  spirit  still  sustain : 
To  thee  I  turn,  to  thee. 

2  When  cares  and  sorrows  thicken  round, 

And  nothing  bright  I  see, 
In  thee  alone  can  help  be  found ; 
To  thee  I  turn,  to  thee. 

3  Should  strong  temptations  fierce  assail, 

And  Satan  buffet  me, 

Then  in  thy  strength  will  I  prevail, 

While  still  I  turn  to  thee. 
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PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  468. 

4  Through  all  my  pilgrimage  below, 
Whate'er  my  lot  may  be,. 
In  joy  or  sadness,  weal  or  woe, 
Jesus,  I'll  turn  to  thee. 

468  A  Sabbath  in  a  Sick  Chamber.  C.  M. 

1  Thousands,  0  Lord  of  Hosts !  this  day, 

Around  thy  altar  meet ; 
And  tens  of  thousands  throng  to  pay 
Their  homage  at  thy  feet. 

2  They  see  thy  power  and  glory  there, 

As  I  have  seen  thee  too ; 
They  read,  they  hear,  they  join  in  prayer, 
As  I  was  wont  to  do. 

3  They  sing  thy  deeds,  as  I  have  sung, 

In  sweet  and  solemn  lays  ; 
Were  I  among  them,  my  glad  tongue 
Might  learn  new  themes  of  praise. 

4  For  thou  art  in  their  midst,  to  teach 

When  on  thy  name  they  call, 
And  thou  hast  blessings,  Lord,  for  each, — 
Hast  blessings,  Lord,  for  all. 

5  I,  of  such  fellowship  bereft, 

In  spirit  turn  to  thee ; 

0,  hast  not  thou  a  blessing  left, 

A  blessing,  Lord,  for  me  ? 
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469.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

6  The  dew  lies  thick  on  all  the  ground ; 

Shall  my  poor  fleece  be  dry? 
The  manna  rains  from  heaven  around ; 
Shall  I  of  hunger  die? 

7  Behold  thy  prisoner  ; — loose  my  bands, 

If  'tis  thy  gracious  will : 
If  not, — contented  in  thy  hands, 
Behold  thy  prisoner  still ! 

8  I  may  not  to  thy  courts  repair, 

Yet  here  thou  surely  art ; 
Lord,  consecrate  an  house  of  prayer 
In  my  surrendered  heart. 

9  To  faith  reveal  the  things  unseen, 

To  hope  the  joys  untold  ; 
Let  love,  without  a  veil  between, 
Thy  glory  now  behold. 

10  0,  make  thy  face  on  me  to  shine, 
That  doubt  and  fear  may  cease; 
Lift  up  thy  countenance  benign 
On  me, — and  give  me  peace. 

4:69  In  Sickness.  L.  M. 

1  My  God !  my  grateful  heart  I'll  raise 

A  daily  altar  to  thy  praise : — 

Thy  friendly  hand  my  course  directs, 

Thy  watchful  eye  mv  bed  protects. 
"424 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  469. 

2  Past  mercies  bind  my  soul  to  thee, 
And  teach  me  whither  I  must  flee ; 
The  same  Almighty  arm  can  aid, 

Now  sickness  grieves,  and  pains  invade. 

3  To  all  the  varied  helps  of  art, 

Thy  kind,  thy  healing  power  impart ; 
Bethesda's  bath  refused  to  save, 
Unless  thine  angel  blessed  the  wave. 

4  All  medicines  act  by  thy  decree, 
Receive  commission  all  from  thee, 

And  every  plant  which  spreads  the  plain, 
Will  teem  with  health,  if  thou  ordain. 

5  But  grant  me  nobler  favours  still  : 
Grant  me  to  know  and  do  thy  will; 
My  spirit  purge  from  every  stain, 
And  save  me  from  eternal  pain. 

6  Can  such  a  wretch  for  pardon  sue? 
My  sins,  my  sins  arise  to  view, 
Arrest  my  trembling  tongue  in  prayer, 
And  bode  the  horrors  of  despair. 

7  But,  oh,  regard  my  contrite  sighs, 

My  wounded  breast,  my  weeping  eyes ; 
To  me  thy  pardoning  love  extend, 
My  God,  my  Father,  and  my  Friend  ! 

8  These  tender  Names  I  ne'er  could  plead, 
Had  not  thy  Son  vouchsafed  to  bleed : 

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470.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

His  death  is  all  sufficient  found 

To  honour  thee,  and  heal  my  wound. 

9  Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul ! 
Grant  me  thy  Spirit,  make  me  whole : 
So  pain  and  death  shall  both  agree 
To  bring  me,  Lord,  at  last  to  Thee. 

470  Prayer  of  an  Aged  Believer  in  Sickness.       L.  C.  M. 

1  With  years  oppressed,  with  sorrows  torn, 
Dejected,  harassed,  sick,  forlorn, 

To  thee,  0  Lord,  I  pray ; 
To  thee  these  withered  hands  I  raise, 
To  thee  I  lift  these  failing  eyes, 

0,  cast  me  not  away  ! 

2  Thy  mercy  heard  my  infant  prayer, 
Thy  love,  with  all  a  mother's  care, 

Sustained  my  childish  days  : 
Thy  goodness  watched  my  ripening  youth, 
And  formed  my  heart  to  love  thy  truth, 

And  filled  my  lips  with  praise. 

3  0  Saviour  !  has  thy  grace  declined  ? 
Can  years  affect  th'  Eternal  mind, 

Or  time  its  love  decay? 

A  thousand  ages  pass  thy  sight, 

And  all  their  long  and  weary  flight 

Is  gone  like  yesterday. 
426 


PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  471. 

4  Then  e'en  in  age  and  grief,  thy  name 
Shall  still  my  languid  heart  inflame, 

And  bow  my  faltering  knee ; 
For  yet  this  bosom  feels  the  fire ; 
This  trembling  hand  and  drooping  lyre, 

Have  still  a  strain  for  thee ! 

5  Yes  !  tuneless,  broken,  still,  0  Lord, 
This  voice,  transported,  shall  record 

Thy  goodness,  tried  so  long : 
Till  sinking  slow,  with  calm  decay, 
Its  feeble  numbers  melt  away 

Into  a  seraph's  song. 

471  &  Sickness.  C.  M. 

1  Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  0  Lord ! 

In  thee  I  put  my  trust, 
Encouraged  by  thy  holy  word, — 
A  feeble  child  of  dust. 

2  I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea  ; 
And  'tis  enough  the  Saviour  died, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 

3  'Mid  trials  heavy  to  be  borne, 

When  mortal  strength  is  vain, 

A  heart  with  grief  and  anguish  torn, 

A  body  racked  with  pain ; — 
427 


472.  PRIVATE    DEVOTIONS 

4  Ah,  what  could  give  the  sufferer  restr 

Bid  ever  j  murmur  flee  ; 
But  this,  the  witness  in  my  breast, 
My  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 

5  And  when  thine  awful  voice  commands 

This  body  to  decay, 
And  life,  in  its  last  lingering  sands, 
Is  ebbing  fast  away  ; — 

6  Then,  though  it  be  in  accents  weak, 

My  voice  shall  call  on  thee, 
And  ask  for  strength  in  death  to  speak, 
"My  Saviour  died  for  me." 

4:7  2i  Recovery  from  Sic/cness.  C  M. 

1  My  God,  thy  service  well  demands 

The  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renewed, 
But  to  renew  thy  praise  ? 

2  Thine  arm  of  evevlasting  love 

Did  this  weak  frame  sustain, 
When  life  was  hovering  o'er  the  grave, 
And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 

3  Calmly  I  bowed  my  fainting  head 

On  thy  dear  faithful  breast ; 

Pleased  to  obey  my  Father's  call 

To  his  eternal  rest. 

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PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  473, 

4  Into  thy  hands,  my  Saviour  God, 

Did  I  my  all  resign  ; 
In  firm  dependence  on  that  truth 
Which  made  salvation  mine. 

5  Back  from  the  borders  of  the  grave 

At  thy  command  I  come  : 
Nor  will  I  urge  a  speedier  flight 
To  my  celestial  home. 

6  Where  thou  appointest  my  abode, 

There  would  I  choose  to  be ; 
For  in  thy  presence  death  is  life, 
And  earth  is  heaven  with  thee. 

47 O  "  Now  is  our  Salvation  Nearer." 

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1  One  sweetly  solemn  thought 

Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er — 
I' am  nearer  home  to-day 

Than  I  ever  have  been  before. 

2  Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

Where  the  many  mansions  be ; 
Nearer  the  great  white  throne, 
Nearer  the  jasper  sea ; 

3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 

Where  we  lay  our  burdens  down  ; — 
429 


474.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

Nearer  leaving  the  cross — 
Nearer  gaining  the  crown. 

4  But  lying  darkly  between, 

"Winding  down  through  the  night, 
Is  the  dim  and  unknown  stream 
That  leads  me  at  last  to  the  light. 

5  Saviour,  perfect  my  trust, 

Strengthen  the  might  of  my  faith ; 
Let  me  feel  as  I  would  when  I  stand 
On  the  rock  of  the  shore  of  death ; 

6  Feel  as  I  would  when  my  feet 

Are  slipping  over  the  brink : 
For  it  may  be  I'm  nearer  home — 
Nearer  now,  than  I  think  ! 

474  The  Dying  Believer  to  his  Soul.  7s, 

1  Deathless  principle,  arise ; 
Soar,  thou  native  of  the  skies  ; 
Pearl  of  price,  by  Jesus  bought, 
To  his  glorious  likeness  wrought, 
Go  to  shine  before  his  throne, 
Deck  his  Mediatorial  crown ; 

Go  his  triumph  to  adorn, 
Born  of  God — to  God  return. 

2  Lo,  he  beckons  from  on  high, 

Fearless,  to  his  presence  fly  : 
430 


PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  474 

Thine  the  merit  of  his  blood, 
Thine  the  righteousness  of  God : 
Angels,  joyful  to  attend, 
Hovering  round  thy  pillow  bend ; 
Wait  to  catch  the  signal  given, 
And  escort  thee  quick  to  heaven. 

3  Is  thy  earthly  house  distressed? 
Willing  to  retain  its  guest? 
'Tis  not  thou,  but  it,  must  die: 
Fly,  celestial  tenant,  fly ; 

-    Burst  thy  shackles,  drop  thy  clay, 
Sweetly  breathe  thyself  away  : 
Singing,  to  thy  crown  remove, 
Swift  of  wing,  and  fired  with  love. 

4  Shudder  not  to  pass  the  stream : 
Venture  all  thy  care  on  Him ; 
Him,  whose  dying  love  and  power 
Stilled  its  tossing,  hushed  its  roar : — 
Safe  is  the  expanded  wave ; 

Gentle  as  a  summer's  eve ; 
Not  one  object  of  his  care 
Ever  suffered  shipwreck  there. 

5  See  the  haven  full  in  view  ! 

Love  divine  shall  bear  thee  through  :  • 

Trust  to  that  propitious  gale ; 

Weigh  thy  anchor,  spread  thy  sail : 
431 


475.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

Saints  in  glory  perfect  made, 

Wait  thy  passage  through  the  shade ; 

Ardent  for  thy  coming  o'er, 

See,  they  throng  the  blissful  shore. 

6  Mount,  their  transports  to  improve ; 
Join  the  longing  choir  above ; 
Swiftly  to  their  wish  be  given ; 
Kindle  higher  joy  in  heaven. 
Such  the  prospects  that  arise 
To  the  dying  Christian's  eyes ! 
Such  the  glorious  vista  Faith 
Opens  through  the  shades  of  death. 

475  "Dies  Ira?' 

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1  Day  of  wrath !  that  day  of  mourning, 
See  !  once  more  the  cross,  returning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning. 

2  0  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth,. 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth ! 

3  Lo  !  the  trumpet's  wondrous  swelling 
Peals  through  each  sepulchral  dwelling, 
All  before  the  throne  compelling. 

4  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 

All  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 
432 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  475. 

5  Lo,  the  book,  exactly  worded  ! 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded ; 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 

6  When  the  Judge  his  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

7  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding  ? 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing. 

8  King  of  Majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity  !  then  befriend  us  ! 

9  Think,  kind  Jesus  !  my  salvation 
Caused  thy  wondrous  incarnation  ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation  ! 

10  Faint  and  weary  thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  cross  of  suffering  bought  me ; 
Shall  such  grace  in  vain  be  brought  me ! 

11  Righteous  Judge  of  retribution, 
Grant  thy  gift  of  absolution, 
Ere  that  day's  dread  execution. 

12  Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 

All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning ; 

Spare,  0  God  !  thy  suppliant,  groaning  ! 
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476.  PRIVATE   DEVOTION. 

13  Thou  the  woman  gavest  remission, 
Heard'st  the  dying  thief's  petition : 
Hopeless  else  were  my  condition. 

14  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying  ! 

1 5  With  thy  favoured  sheep,  0  place  me ! 
Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me  ; 

But  to  thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

16  While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  thy  saints  surrounded. 

17  Bow  my  heart  in  meek  submission, 
Strewn  with  ashes  of  contrition — 
Succour  thou  my  lost  condition. 

18  Day  of  sorrows,  day  of  weeping, 
When  in  dust  no  longer  sleeping, 
Man  awakes  in  thy  dread  keeping. 

19  Lo  the  rest  thou  did'st  prepare  him, 
On  thy  Cross,  0  Christ,  upbear  him, 
Spare,  0  God,  in  mercy  spare  him ! 

4:76  The  Holy  City.  C.  M. 

1  0  mother  dear,  Jerusalem, 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee? 
484 


PRIVATE   DEVOTION.  476, 

When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 

2  0  happy  harbour  of  God's  saints  ! 

0  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 
In  thee  no  sorrows  can  be  found, 
No  grief,  no  care,  no  toil. 

3  In  thee  no  sickness  is  at  all, 

Nor  hurt  nor  any  sore  ; 
There  is  no  death  nor  ugly  sight, 
But  life  for  evermore. 

4  No  dimming  cloud  o'er  shadows  thee, 

No  cloud  nor  darksome  night : 
But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun, 
For  God  himself  gives  light. 

5  Jerusalem  !  Jerusalem  ! 

Would  God  I  were  in  thee ! 

0  that  my  sorrows  had  an  end, 

Thy  joys  that  I  might  see. 

6  Thy  turrets  and  thy  pinnacles 

With  carbuncles  do  shine, 
With  jasper,  pearl,  and  chrysolite, 

Surpassing  pure  and  fine. 

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7  Thy  houses  are  of  ivory, 

Thy  windows  crystal  clear, 
435 


476.  PRIVATE    DEVOTION". 

Thy  streets  are  laid  with  beaten  gold, 
There  angels  do  appear. 

8  Thy  walls  are  made  of  precious  stone, 

Thy  bulwarks  diamond  square, 
Thy  gates  are  made  of  orient  pearl, — 

0  God,  if  I  were  there ! 

9  Thy  gardens  and  thy  pleasant  walks 

My  study  long  have  been ; 
Such  dazzling  views  by  human  sight 
Have  never  yet  been  seen. 

10  If  heaven  be  thus  so  glorious,  Lord, 

Why  should  I  stay  from  thence  ? 
What  folly's  this,  that  I  should  dread 
To  die  and  go  from  hence ! 

11  Reach  down,  0  Lord,  thine  arm  of  grace, 

And  cause  me  to  ascend 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end. 

12  Jesus,  my  Lord,  to  glory's  gone, 

Him  will  I  go  and  see ; 
And  all  my  brethren  here  below, 
Will  soon  come  after  me. 

13  My  friends,  I  bid  you  all  adieu, 

1  leave  you  in  God's  care : 

436 


DEATH   AND    RESURRECTION.  477. 

And  if  I  never  more  see  you, 
Go  on,  I'll  meet  you  there. 

14  When  we've  been  there  ten  thousand  years, 
Bright  shining  as  the  sun, 
We've  no  less  days  to  sing  God's  praise, 
Than  when  we  first  begun. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

DEATH     AND     RESURRECTION. 
477  God's  Presence  in  Death.  L.  M. 

1  0  God,  unseen,  but  not  unknown, 

Thine  eye  is  ever  fixed  on  me; 
I  dwell  beneath  thy  secret  throne, 
Encompassed  by  thy  Deity. 

2  The  moment  comes,  when  strength  shall  fail, 

When,  health  and  hope  and  courage  flown, 
I  must  go  down  into  the  vale 

And  shade  of  death  with  thee  alone. 

3  Alone  with  thee  ! — in  that  dread  strife 

Uphold  me  through  mine  agony, 

And  gently  be  this  dying  life 

Exchanged  for  immortality. 
37*  437 


478,  479.  '     TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 

4  Then,  when  the  unbodied  spirit  lands 

Where  flesh  and  blood  have  never  trod, 
And  in  the  unveiled  presence  stands, 
Of  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God ; — 

5  Be  mine  eternal  portion  this, — 

Since  thou  wert  always  here  with  me, 
That  I  may  view  thy  face  in  bliss, 
And  be  for  evermore  with  thee. 

tt7o  God's  Presence  in  Death.  C  M. 

1  When  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life 

My  trembling  soul  shall  stand, 

Waiting  to  pass  death's  awful  flood, 

Great  God,  at  thy  command; 

2  0  thou  great  Source  of  joy  supreme, 

Whose  arm  alone  can  save, 
Dispel  the  darkness  that  surrounds 
The  entrance  to  the  grave. 

3  Lay  thy  supporting,  gentle  hand 

Beneath  my  sinking  head, 
And,  with  a  ray  of  love  divine, 
Illume  my  dying  bed. 

479  "O  Death,  where  is  thy  sting!"  CM. 

1  What  is  it  for  a  saint  to  die, 

That  we  the  thought  should  fear? 
438 


DEATH    AND    RESURRECTION.  480. 

'Tis  but  to  pass  the  heavenly  sky, 
And  leave  pollution  here. 

2  True,  Jordan's  stream  is  wondrous  deep, 

And  Canaan's  walls  are  high; 
But  He  that  guards  us  while  we  sleep, 
Will  guide  us  when  we  die. 

3  A  parting  world,  a  gaping  tomb, 

Corruption,  and  disease, 
Are  thorny  paths  to  heaven,  our  home, 
And  doors  to  endless  bliss. 

4  Eternal  glory  just  before, 

And  Jesus  waiting  there : 
A  heavenly  gale  to  waft  us  o'er — 
What  have  the  saints  to  fear? 


480  "  /  have  fought  a  good  Fight"  L.  M, 

2  Tim.  iv.  6—8. 

1  The  hour  of  my  departure's  come, 

I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home* 
Now,  0  my  God,  let  trouble  cease, 
And  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

2  The  race  appointed  I  have  run, 

The  combat's  o'er,  the  prize  is  won, 

And  now  my  witness  is  on  high, 

And  now  my  record's  in  the  sky. 
439 


481.  TIME   AXD    ETERNITY. 

3  Not  in  mine  innocence  I  trust ; 
I  bow  before  thee  in  the  dust, 

And  through  my  Saviour's  blood  alone, 
I  look  for  mercy  at  thy  throne. 

4  I  leave  the  world  without  a  tear, 
Save  for  the  friends  I  hold  so  dear ; 
To  heal  their  sorrows,  Lord,  descend, 
And  to  the  friendless,  prove  a  Friend. 

5  I  come,  I  come,  at  thy  command, 
I  give  my  spirit  to  thy  hand: 
Stretch  forth  thine  everlasting  arms, 
And  shield  me  in  the  last  alarms. 

481  "-Having  a  Desire  to  Depart."  oS» 

1  To  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope, 

My  soul  is  in  haste  to  be  gone ; 
0,  bear  me,  ye  cherubim,  up, 

And  waft  me  away  to  his  throne. 

2  My  Saviour,  whom  absent  I  love ; 

Whom,  not  having  seen,  I  adore; 
Whose  name  is  exalted  above 

All  glory,  dominion,  and  power ; — 

3  Dissolve  thou  these  bands  that  detain 

My  soul  from  her  portion  in  thee, 

0,  strike  off  this  adamant  chain, 

And  make  me  eternally  free. 
440 


DEATH    AND    RESURRECTION.  482. 

4  When  that  happy  era  begins, 

When  arrayed  in  thy  glories  I  shine, 
Nor  grieve  any  more,  by  my  sins, 
The  bosom  on  which  I  recline, — 

5  Then,  then  shall  the  veil  be  removed, 

And  round  me  thy  brightness  be  poured; 
I  shall  meet  him  whom  absent  I  loved, 
I  shall  see  whom  unseen  I  adored. 

6  Thus  the  strokes  which  from  sin  and  from  pain, 

Shall  set  me  eternally  free, 
Will  but  strengthen  and  rivet  the  chain, 
Which  binds  me,  my  Saviour,  to  thee. 


482  "  I  knov  that  I  must  Die. "     L.  M.  6  lines, 

1  My  God,  I  know  that  I  must  die — 

My  mortal  life  is  passing  hence ; 
On  earth  I  neither  hope  nor  try 

To  find  a  lasting  residence : 
Then  teach  me  by  thy  heavenly  grace, 
With  joy  and  peace  my  death  to  face. 

2  My  God,  I  know  not  when  I  die, 

What  is  the  moment  or  the  hour — 
How  soon  the  clay  may  broken  lie, 

How  quickly  pass  away  the  flower; 

Then  may  thy  child  prepared  be 

Through  time  to  meet  eternity. 
441 


433.  TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 

3  My  God,  I  know  not  hoio  I  die, 

For  death  has  many  ways  to  come — 
In  dark  mysterious  agony, 

Or  gently  as  a  sleep  to  some  : 
Just  as  thou  wilt,  if  but  it  be 
For  ever,  blessed  Lord,  with  thee. 

4  My  God,  I  know  not  where  I  die, 

Where  is  my  grave,  beneath  what  strand ; 
Yet  from  its  gloom  I  do  rely 

To  be  delivered  by  thy  hand : 
Content,  I  take  what  spot  is  mine, 
Since  all  the  earth,  my  Lord,  is  thine. 

5  My  gracious  God,  when  I  must  die, 

0,  bear  my  happy  soul  above, 
With  Christ,  my  Lord,  eternally 

To  share  thy  glory  and  thy  love: 
Then  comes  it  right  and  well  to  me, 
When,  where,  and  how,  my  death  shall  be. 


4:83  The  Christian  anticipating  a  Happy  Death.  7s. 

1  Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  Ground, 

Christ  the  Spring  of  all  my  joy, 

Still  in  thee  let  me  be  found, 

Still  for  thee  my  powers  employ. 
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DEATH    AXD    RESURRECTION.  484. 

2  Fountain  of  o'erflowing  grace. 

Freely  from  thy  fulness  give ; 
Till  I  close  ray  earthly  race, 
Be  it  "  Christ  for  me  to  live." 

3  Firmly  trusting  in  thy  blood, 

Nothing  shall  my  heart  confound; 
Safely  I  shall  pass  the  flood, 

Safely  reach  Immanuel's  ground. 

4  "When  I  touch  the  blesse'd  shore, 

Back  the  closing  waves  shall  roll ; 

Death's  dark  stream  shall  never  more 

Part  from  thee  my  ravished  soul. 

5  Thus,  0,  thus  an  entrance  give 

To  the  land  of  cloudless  sky ! 

Having  known  it  "  Christ  to  live," 

Let  me  know  it  "gain  to  die." 

484  The  Pilgrim's  Song.  S.  M. 

1  A  FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come ; 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest, 
Asleep  within  the  tomb. 

2  A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 

A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 

And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 
443 


485.  TIME   AND    ETERNITY. 

3  A  few  more  Sabbaths  here 

Shall  cheer  us  on  our  way ; 
And  we  shall  reach  the  endless  rest, 
The  eternal  Sabbath-day. 

4  'Tis  but  a  little  while 

And  He  shall  come  again, 
Who  died  that  we  might  live,  who  lives- 
That  we  with  him  may  reign. 

5  Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  glad  day ; 
0,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away ! 

485  "  There  remaineth  a  Rest"  S.  M. 

1  Where  shall  the  weary  rest? 

The  child  of  sorrow  where? 
In  Jesus'  arms,  for  ever  blest, 
Soon  shall  he  banish  care. 

2  When  shall  the  sufferer's  pain, 

The  groan  of  anguish,  cease? 
In  heaven  the  saints  no  more  complain, 
But  all  is  endless  peace. 

3  When  shall  temptation's  power 

No  longer  break  repose? 

There  comes  a  new,  a  blissful  hour. 

Which  no  disturbance  knows. 
444 


DEATH   AND    RESURRECTION.  486. 

4  When  shall  this  aching  heartr 

With  every  loved  one  dwell? 
In  worlds  above  they  never  part, 
They  never  say — "Farewell.'' 

5  Wfhere  is  the  blest  abode, 

Whence  none  shall  ever  roam? 
There,  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Is  our  eternal  home. 

6  Lord,  in  that  happy  land, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Grant  us  among  thy  chosen  band 
To  live  in  joy  with  thee. 

486  "  77r  Lord  shall  be  thine  everlasting  Light.'*      C-  M. 

Isaiah  lx.  20. 

1  Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  farewell,. 

With  all  your  feeble  light  ;■ 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moony 
Pale  empress  of  the  night. 

2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day, 

In  brighter  flames  arrayed, 
My  soul,  that  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
No  more  demands  thine  aid. 

3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode; 

The  pavement  of  those  heavenly  courts, 

Where  I  shall  reign  with  God. 
38  445 


48 I.  TIME    AXD    ETERNITY. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Shall  there  his  beams  display; 
Nor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  mix 
With  that  unvaried  day. 

5  No  more  the  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Shall  swell  into  my  eyes ; 
Nor  the  meridian  sun  decline 
Amid  those  brighter  skies. 

6  There  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite, 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  view, 
With  infinite  delight. 

487  Death  of  a  Believer.  C.  M. 

1  Dear  as  thou  wert,  and  justly  dear,^ 

We  will  not  weep  for  thee: 
One  thought  shall  check  the  starting  tear, — 
It  is,  that  thou  art  free. 

2  And  thus  shall  faith's  consoling  power 

The  tears  of  love  restrain : 
0,  who  that  saw  thy  parting  hour, 
Could  wish  thee  back  again ! 

3  Triumphant  in  thy  closing  eye 

The  hope  of  glory  shone ; 

Joy  breathed  in  thine  expiring  sigh, 

To  think  the  fight  was  won. 
446 


DEATH    AND    RESURRECTION.  488. 

Gently  the  passing  spirit  fled, 

Sustained  by  grace  divine : 
0,  may  such  grace  on  me  be  shed, 

And  make  my  end  like  thine ! 


4:00  "Asleep  in  Jesus."  L.  M. 

1  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  0,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing, 

That  death  hath  lost  its  venomed  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
But  thine  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !   peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour, 
Which  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus !  0,  for  me 

May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be; 

Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high ! 
447 


489,  490.  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

4:89  "Not  lost,  but  gone  before:'  L.  M. 

1  Dear  is  the  spot  where  Christians  sleep, 

And  sweet  the  strains  their  spirits  pour ; 
0,  why  should  we  in  anguish  weep  ? — 
They  are  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

2  Secure  from  every  mortal  care, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  vexed  no  more, 
Eternal  happiness  they  share 

Who  are  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

3  To  Zion's  peaceful  courts  above, 

In  faith  triumphant  may  we  soar, 
Embracing,  in  the  arms  of  love, 

The  friends  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

4  To  Jordan's  bank  whene'er  we  come, 

And  hear  the  swelling  waters  roar, 
Jesus,  convey  us  safely  home, 

To  friends  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

490  '  A  faithful  Soldier  called  Home.  S.  M. 

1  Servant  of  God,  well  done ! 

Rest  from  thy  loved  employ: 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy. 

2  The  voice  at  midnight  came ; 

He  started  up  to  hear: 
448 


DEATH   AND    RESURRECTION.  491. 

A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame ; 
He  fell,  but  felt  no  fear, 

3  At  midnight  came  the  cry, 

"To  meet  thy  God  prepare!  " 
He  woke, — and  caught  his  Captain's  eye: 
Then,  strong  in  faith  and  prayer, 

4  His  spirit  with  a  bound 

Burst  its  encumbering  clay: — 
His  tent,  at  sunrise,  on  the  ground 
A  darkened  ruin  lay. 

5  The  pains  of  death  are  past ; 

Labour  and  sorrow  cease; 
And  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 
His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

6  Soldier  of  Christ !  well  done  ; 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ ; 
And,  while  eternal  ages  run, 
Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy ! 

491  Funeral  of  a  Christian.  6s,  &  8s. 

1  This  place  is  holy  ground ; 

World,  with  its  cares,  away ; 
A  holy,  solemn  stillness  round 

This  lifeless,  mouldering  clay ; 

Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear, 

Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here. 
3b  *  449 


492.  TIME    AXD    ETERNITY. 

2  Behold  the  bed  of  death, — 

The  pale  and  mortal  clay ; 
Heard  ye  the  sob  of  parting  breath? 

Marked  ye  the  eye's  last  ray? 
No ;  life  so  sweetly  ceased  to  be, 
It  lapsed  in  immortality. 

3  Why  mourn  the  pious  dead? 

Why  sorrows  swell  our  eyes? 
Can  sighs  recall  the  spirit  fled  ? 

Shall  vain  regrets  arise? 
Though  death  has  caused  this  altered  mien, 
In  heaven  the  ransomed  soul  is  seen. 

4  Bury  the  dead ;   and  weep 

In  stillness  o'er  the  loss: 
Bury  the  dead;  in  Christ  they  sleep 

Who  bore  on  earth  his  cross ; 
And  from  the  grave  their  dust  shall  rise, 
In  his  own  image,  to  the  skies. 


4:9^  The  Resurrection  Anticipated.  C.  M. 

1  The  time  draws  nigh  when,  from  the  clouds, 

Christ  shall  with  shouts  descend; 
And  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice 
The  heavens  and  earth  shall  rend. 

2  Then  they  wrho  live  shall  changed  be, 

And  they  who  sleep  shall  wake ; 

450 


DEATH   AND    RESURRECTION.  493, 

The  graves  their  ancient  charge  shall  yield, 
And  earth's  foundation  shake. 

3  The  saints  of  God,  from  death  set  free, 

With  joy  shall  mount  on  high ; 
The  heavenly  host  with  praises  loud, 
Shall  meet  them  in  the- sky. 

4  Together  to  their  Father's  house, 

"With  joyful  hearts  they  go, 
And  dwell  for  ever  with  the  Lord, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  woe. 

5  A  few  short  years  of  evil  passed, 

We  reach  the  happy  shore, 
Where  death-divided  friends  at  last 
Shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 


493  The  Judgment.  S.  M. 

1  Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 

Before  whose  bar  severe, 
With  holy  joy,  or  guilty  dread, 
We  all  shall  soon  appear  ! — 

2  Our  anxious  souls  prepare 

For  that  tremendous  day ; 
And  fill  us  now  with  watchful  care, 
And  stir  us  up  to  pray ; — 

451 


494.  TIME   AND    ETERNITY. 

3  To  pray  and  wait  the  hour, 

That  awful  hour  unknown, 
When,  robed  in  majesty  and  power, 
Thou  shalt  from  heaven  come  down. 

4  0,  may  we  all  be  found 

Obedient  to  thy  word, — 
Attentive  to  the  trumpet's  sound, 
And  looking  for  our  Lord  L 

5  0,  may  we  all  insure 

A  home  among  the  blest ; 
And  watch  a  moment  to  secure 
An  everlasting  rest ! 


494  "I -know  whom  I  have  Believed:''    L.  M.  6  lines. 

1  My  Saviour  !  can  it  ever  be, 

And  wilt  thou  deign  to  smile  on  me? 
Yes  !  thou  wilt  own  me  on  that  day, — 
Thou  wilt  not  cast  my  soul  away : 
I  know  in  whom  I  have  believed ; 
I  know  by  whom  I  am  received. 

2  'Tis  even  so,  my  dying  Lord  ! 
Cleansed  by  thine  all-atoning  blood, 
I  venture  to  believe,  that  day, 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
Will  bring  me  bliss  without  alloy, 
And  consummate  and  crown  my  joy. 

452 


DEATH   AND   RESURRECTION.  495. 

495  Luther's  Judgment  Hymn.  7s  &  8s  Peculiar. 

1  Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ! 

The  end  of  things  created  ! 
Behold  the  Judge  of  man  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  : 
The  trumpet  sounds ;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before : 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding  : 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay, 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day' 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  his  wrath  prevailing ; 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing  : 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone ; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 

4  Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ! 

The  en.d  of  things  created ! 

Behold  the  Judge  of  man  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated : 
453 


496.  TIME   AND    ETERNITY. 

Low  at  his  cross  I  wait  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Him. 


HEAVEN. 
496  The  Everlasting  Song.  C.  M. 

1  Earth  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long ; 

'Tis  time  I  lift  my  eyes 
Upward,  dear  Father,  to 'thy  throne, 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  Man,  my  Saviour,  sits ; 

The  God  !  how  bright  he  shines  ! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the  throne  around ; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs ; 

Jesus,  thy  love  they  sing  ; 
Jesus,  the  life  of  all  our  joys, 

Sounds  sweet  from  every  string.     * 

5  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too  ; 
454 


HEAVEX.  497. 

My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue, — 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

6  I  would  begin  the  music  here, 

And  so  my  soul  should  rise : 
O,  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies  ! 

7  Where  ye  that  love  my  Saviour  sit, 

There  I  would  fain  have  place, 
Among  your  thrones,  or  at  your  feet, 
So  I  might  see  his  face ! 

497  '    *  To  he  with  ChrisW  L.  M. 

Phil.  i.  23. 

1  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art, 

My  Saviour,  my  eternal  Rest ! 
Then  only  will  this  longing  heart 
Be  fully,  and  for  ever  blest. 

2  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art ! 

Thy  unveiled  glory  to  behold  ; 
Then  only  will  this  wandering  heart 
Cease  to  be  treacherous,  faithless,  cold. 

3  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art ! 

Where  spotless  saints  thy  name  adore ; 
Then  only  will  this  sinful  heart 
Be  evil  and  defiled  no  more. 

455 


498.  TIME    AND    ETEKNITY. 

4  Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art ! 

Where  none  can  die,  where  none  remove ; 
There  neither  life  nor  death  shall  part 
Me  from  thy  presence  and  thy  love. 

498  The  Saviour  Glorified.  ft  M. 

1  0,  THE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 

The  glories  of  the  place, 
"Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace  I 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 

Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

8  Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down  : 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  rejoice 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

4  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Through  every  heavenly  street, 
And  lay  their  highest  honours  down 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

5  This  is  the  Man,  th'  exalted  Man, 

Whom  we  unseen  adore  ; 

But  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face, 

Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 
456 


HEAVEN.  499,  500. 

499  Safe-folded.  C.  M. 

1  There  is  a  fold  whence  none  can  stray, 

And  pastures  ever  green, 
"Where  sultry  sun,  or  stormy  day, 
Or  night,  is  never  seen. 

2  Far  up  the  everlasting  hills, 

In  God's  own  light  it  lies ; 
His  smile  its  vast  dimensions  fills 
With  joy  that  never  dies. 

3  One  narrow  vale,  one  darksome  wave, 

Divides  that  land  from  this  : 
I  have  a  Shepherd,  pledged  to  save, 
And  bear  me  home  to  bliss. 

4  Soon  at  his  feet  my  soul  will  lie, 

In  life's  last  struggling  breath ; 
But  I  shall  only  seem  to  die, — 
I  shall  not  taste  of  death. 

5  Far  from  this  guilty  world,  to  be 

Exempt  from  toil  and  strife, 
To  spend  eternity  with  thee, 
My  Saviour,  this  is  Life  ! 

500  The  Saints'  Rest,  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  I  believe  a  rest  remains, 

To  all  thy  people  known ; 

A  rest  where  pure  enjoyment  reigns, 

And  thou  art  loved  alone ; — 
39  457 


501.  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

2  A  rest  where  all  our  souls'  desire 

Is  fixed  on  things  above ; 
Where  fear  and  sin  and  grief  expire, 
Cast  out  by  perfect  love. 

3  0,  that  I  now  the  rest  might  know, 

Believe  and  enter  in  ! 
Now,  Saviour  !  now  the  power  bestow, 
And  let  me  cease  from  sin. 

4  Remove  the  hardness  of  my  heart, 

The  unbelief  remove ; 
To  me  the  rest  of  faith  impart — 
The  Sabbath  of  thy  love. 

501  "  The  Desired  Haven."  C.  M. 

1  Praise  to  the  Lord,  for  they  are  past, 

They  are  gone  safe  before  ; 
They've  borne  the  wildest  tempest-blast, 
And  heard  the  last  storm's  roar. 

2  Mourners  they  were — they  weep  not  now 

Sick — now  they  know  not  pain  : 
And  glory  shines  on  every  brow 
Of  that  once  feeble  train. 

3  0  blest,  and  beautiful,  and  bright, 

How  fair  their  white  robes  gleam  ! 
0  to  behold  the  glorious  sight, 
Without  a  veil  between  ! 

458 


HEAVEN.  502. 

1  Yet  once,  like  us,  with  trembling  fear, 
Their  unknown  path  they  viewed : 
Now,  God  has  wiped  away  each  tear, 
From  all  that  multitude. 

5  Shout !  they  have  gained  their  rest  at  last, 
The  port  where  they  would  be ; 
Through  adverse  gales  and  tempest's  blast, 
Their  followers  still  are  we. 

502  "  Even  there  shall  Thy  hand  lead  Me."  7s. 

1  Shepherd,  with  thy  tenderest  love, 
Guide  me  to  thy  fold  above ; 

Let  me  hear  thy  gentle  voice ; 
More  and  more  in  thee  rejoice ; 
From  thy  fulness  grace  receive, 
Ever  in  thy  Spirit  live. 

2  Filled  by  thee  my  cup  o'erflows, 
For  thy  love  no  limit  knows  : 
Guardian  angels,  ever  nigh, 
Lead  and  draw  my  soul  on  high ; 
Constant  to  my  latest  end, 
Thou  my  footsteps  wilt  attend. 

3  Jesus,  with  thy  presence  blest, 

Death  is  life,  and  labour  rest ; 

Guide  me  while  I  draw  my  breath, 

Guard  me  through  the  gate  of  death, 
459 


503.  TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 

And  at  last,  0,  let  me  stand, 
With  the  sheep  at  thy  right  hand. 

503  *•  For  ever  with  the  Lord."  S.  M. 

1  "  For  ever  with  the  Lord !" 

Amen  ;  so  let  it  be  ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  In  darkness  as  in  light, 

Hidden  alike  from  view, 
I  sleep,  I  wake,  as  in  His  sight, 
Who  looks  all  nature  through. 

4  How  can  I  meet  his  eyes  ? 

Mine  on  the  cross  I  cast, 
And  own  my  life  a  Saviour's  prize, 
Mercy  from  first  to  last. 

5  "  For  ever  with  the  Lord  !" 

Father,  if  'tis  thy  will, 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word, 
Even  here  to  me  fulfil. 

6  Be  thou  at  my  right  hand, 

Then  can  I  never  fail ; 
460 


HEAVEN.  504. 

Uphold  thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand ; 
Fight,  and  I  must  prevail. 

7  So  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

504  The  Joys  of  Heaven.  C.  M. 

1  Now  to  the  shining  seats  of  bliss, 

The  wings  of  faith  shall  soar, 
And  all  the  charms  of  Paradise, 
Our  raptured  thoughts  explore. 

2  No  sun  shall  gild  the  blest  abode 

With  his  meridian  ray, 
But  the  more  radiant  throne  of  God 
Diffuse  eternal  day. 

3  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  every  care, 

And  discord,  there  shall  cease ; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

4  There  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs ; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name, 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

5  The  Saviour,  dying,  rising,  crowned, 

Shall  swell  the  lofty  strains, 
39  *  461 


505.  TIME    AND   ETERNITY. 

Seraph  and  saint  his  praise  resound, 
Through  all  th'  etherial  plains. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, 
Our  feeble  notes  inspire ; 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  the  heavenly  choir. 

505  "What  are  these?"  7s.    6  lines, 

1  Who  are  those  before  God's  throne, — 

What  the  crowned  host  I  see? 
As  the  sky  with  stars  thick-strewn, 

Is  their  shining  company : 
Hallelujahs,  hark,  they  sing  ! 
Solemn  praise  to  God  they  bring. 

2  Who  are  those  arrayed  in  light, 

Clothed  in  righteousness  divine, 
Wearing  robes  most  pure  and  white, 

That  unstained  shall  ever  shine, 
That  can  never-more  decay  ; — 
Whence  came  all  this  bright  array? 

3  They  are  those  who,  strong  in  faith, 

Battled  for  the  mighty  God ; 
Conquerors  o'er  the  world  and  death, 

Following  not  Sin's  crowded  road ; 

Through  the  Lamb  who  once  was  slain, 

Did  thev  such  hi^h  victory  gain. 
462 


HEAVEN.  506. 

4  They  are  those  who  much  have  borne, 

Trial,  sorrow,  pain,  and  care, 
Who  have  wrestled  night  and  morn 

With  the  mighty  God  in  prayer ; 
Now  their  strife  hath  found  its  close, 
God  hath  turned  away  their  woes. 

5  They  are  branches  of  that  Stem, 

Who  hath  our  Salvation  been, 
In  the  blood  he  shed  for  them, 

Have  they  made  their  raiment  clean ; 
Hence  they  wear  such  radiant  dress, 
Clad  in  spotless  holiness. 

6  Cast  my  lot  in  earth  and  heaven 

With  thy  saints  made  like  to  thee, 
Let  my  bonds  be  also  riven, 

Make  thy  child  who  loves  thee  free ; 
Near  the  throne  where  thou  dost  shine, 
May  a  place  at  last  be  mine ! 

506  "  Whence  came  They?"  7fl. 

Rev.  vii.  14-17. 

1  Who  are  these  in  bright  array  ? 

This  innumerable  throng, 

Round  the  altar  night  and  day 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song? 

Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 
463 


507.  TIME   AND    ETERNITY. 

Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain  ; 
New  dominion  every  hour. 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  eternal  Name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor  palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease,  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead ; 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs : 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears  ; 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 

507  "The  Lamb's  Wife:'  L.  M. 

Rev.  xxi.  9. 

1  That  Bridal  City,  0  how  blest, 
Whose  loud  hosannas  never  rest ! 
How  gladsome  is  that  palace  gate, 
Round  which  nor  fear  nor  sorrow  wait. 

2  No  languor  there,  nor  weary  age, 

Nor  fraud,  nor  dread  of  hostile  rage ; 
464 


HEAVEN.  508. 

But  one  the  joy,  and  one  the  song, 
And  one  the  heart  of  all  the  throng. 

3  Whom  sweetness,  more  than  earthly,  fills  : 
Who  know  no  grief,  and  mourn  no  ills ; 
Whom  never  more  can  foe  alarm, 

Nor  storm  approach  to  work  them  harm. 

4  One  day  of  those  most  glorious  rays, 
Is  better  than  ten  thousand  days ; 
Refulgent  with  celestial  light, 

And  with  God's  fullest  knowledge  bright. 

5  That  we  the  saints'  blest  lives  may  reach, 
That  we  their  blessed  faith  may  teach, 
May  join  above,  and  love  below, 

The  Spirit  of  all  grace  bestow ! 


508  Hallelujah !  8s,  7s  &  4. 

1  Hallelujah  !  best  and  sweetest 

Of  the  hymns  of  praise  above! 
Hallelujah !  thou  repeatest, 

Angel-host,  these  notes  of  love; 

This  ye  utter, 
While  your  golden  harps  ye  move. 

2  Hallelujah!  Church  victorious, 

Join  the  concert  of  the  sky! 

405 


509.  TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 

Hallelujah !  bright  and  gloriousy 
Lift,  ye  saints,  this  strain  on  high  I 

We,  poor  exiles, 
Join  not  yet  your  melody. 

3  Hallelujah !  strains  of  gladness 

Comfort  not  the  faint  and  worn  \ 
Hallelujah!  sounds  of  sadness 
Best  become  the  heart  forlorn ; 

Our  offences 
We  with  bitter  tears  must  mourn. 

4  But  our  earnest  supplication, 

Holy  God,  we  raise  to  thee ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 

Make  us  all  thy  joys  to  see!  ^ 

Hallelujah ! 
Ours  at  length  this  strain  shall  be. 

509  The  Blessed  Country.  7s  &  6s. 

1  For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Country, 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep ; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep: 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 

And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 
466 


HEAVEN. 

2  Beside  thy  living  waters 

All  plants  are,  great  and  small- 
The  cedar  of  the  forest, 

The  hyssop  of  the  wall. 
Thy  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced; 
The  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 

And  the  corner-stone  is  Christ. 

3  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away: 
Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 

4  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

Conjubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng: 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  light  is  aye  serene, 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

5  There  is  the  throne  of  David, 

And  there,  from  toil  released, 
467 


509. 


509.  TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 

The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 
The  song  of  them  that  feast : 

And  who,  beneath  their  Leader, 
Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 

For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

6  Their  breasts  are  filled  with  gladness, 

Their  mouths  are  tuned  to  praise. 
What  time,  now  safe  for  ever, 

On  former  sins  they  gaze  i — 
The  fouler  was  the  error, 

The  sadder  was  the  fall, 
The  ampler  be  the  praises 

Of  Him  who  pardoned  alL 

7  Their  one  and  only  anthem, 

The  fulness  of  His  love, 
Who  gives,  instead  of  torment, 

Eternal  joys  above: 
Instead  of  torment,  glory; 

Instead  of  death,  that  life 
Wherewith  your  happy  Country, 

True  Israelites !  is  rife. 

8  0  happy  retribution  ! 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest ; 

For  mortals  and  for  sinners, 

A  mansion  with  the  blest! 
468 


HEAVEN.  510. 

Yes !  God  our  King  and  Portion, 

In  fulness  of  his  grace, 
Shall  we  behold  for  ever, 

And  worship  face  to  face ! 

510  The  Heavenly  Jerusalem.  7s  &  6s. 

1  Jerusalem,  the  glorious, 

The  glory  of  the  elect, 
0  dear  and  future  vision 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Even  now  by  faith  I  see  thee; 

Even  here  thy  walls  discern; 
To  thee  my  thoughts  are  kindled, 

And  strive,  and  pant,  and  yearn. 

2  Thy  loveliness  oppresses 

All  human  thought  and  heart: 
And  none,  0  peace,  0  Zion, 

Can  sing  thee  as  thou  art  : 
New  mansions  of  new  people, 

Whom  God's  own  love  and  light 
Promote,  increase,  make  holy, 

Identify,  unite. 

8  The  Cross  is  all  thy  splendour. 

The  Crucified  thy  praise: 

His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise: — 
40  469 


510.  TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 

Jerusalem,  exulting 
On  that  securest  shore, 

I  hope  thee,  wish  thee,  sing  thee, 
And  love  thee  evermore. 

4  0  sweet,  and  blessed  Country, 

Shall  I  ever  see  thy  face? 

0  sweet  and  blessed  Country, 
Shall  I  ever  win  thy  grace  ? 

1  have  the  hope  within  me, 

To  comfort  and  to  bless : 

And  shall  I  see  thy  glory? — 

0  tell  me,  tell  me,  Yes ! 

5  Exult,  0  dust  and  ashes ! 

The  Lord  shall  be  thy  part : 
His  only,  his  for  ever, 

Thou  shalt  be,  and  thou  art ! 
Exult,  0  dust  and  ashes ! 

The  Lord  shall  be  thy  part : 

His  only,  his  for  ever, 

Thou  shalt  be,  and  thou  art ! 
470 


FROM  THE 

PSALMS  AND  HYMNS." 


HYMNS. 

Oil  Goodness  of  Divine  Providence.  C  M. 

1  Whilst  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed, 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar ; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed  ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ; 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  ray  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 

My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 

Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 
471 


512.  DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

-3  When  gladness  wings  the  favoured  hour, 
Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 
The  gathering  storm  shall  see, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear ; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 

QX^  Mysteries  of  Providence.  C  M. 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never  failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

•4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  his  grace ; 

Behind  a  frowning  providence, 

He  hides  a  smiling  face. 
472 


THE    PROMISES.  513. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour: 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

Qj_0  The  Promises  Precious.  llS. 

1  How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled? 

2  In  every  condition — in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 

"  As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength 
ever  be. 

3  "  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  0  !  be  not  dismayed, 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid ; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  "  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 

The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow; 
40  *  473 


514.  RFPENTANCE    AT    THE    CROSS. 

For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to  bless ; 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  "  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace  all-sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply ; 

The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee ;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  "  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love ; 

And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borne. 

7  "  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes  ; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour  to 

shake, 
I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake !" 

Ol4:  Repentance  at  the  Cross-  C  M. 

1  Alas,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 

2  Thy  body  slain,  dear  Jesus,  thine, 

And  bathed  in  its  own  blood, 

While  all  exposed  to  wrath  divine, 

The  glorious  Sufferer  stood  ! 
474 


REGENERATION.  515. 

3  "Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

4  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died, 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears, 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away  ; 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

OlO  Necessity  of  Regeneration.  L.   C  M. 

1  Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  to  go ; 
Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim, 
'*  The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Or  sink  to  endless  woe. 

2  When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled,    - 

It  poured  its  curses  on  my  head, 

I  no  relief  could  find ; 
475 


516.  SALVATION    BY    GRACE. 

This  fearful  truth  increased  my  pain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 
And  whelmed  my  tortured  mind. 

3  Again  did  Sinai's  thunders  roll, 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, 

A  vast  oppressive  load ; 
Alas  !  I  read  and  saw  it  plain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

4  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell, 
How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  hell, 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare ; 
Yet,  when  I  found  this  truth  remain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

I  sunk  in  deep  despair. 

5  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 

The  gracious  Saviour  passed  this  way, 

And  felt  his  pity  move ; 
The  sinner,  by  his  justice  slain, 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

516  Efficacy  of  Grace.  S.  M. 

1  Grace  !   'tis  a  charming  sound. 

Harmonious  to  mine  ear  : 

Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 
470 


FAITH    IN    CHRIST.  517, 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  first  inscribed  my  name 

In  God's  eternal  book  ; 
'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 
And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow : 
'Twas  grace  that  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

517  Faith  in  the  Sacrifice  of  Christ.  S.  M. 

1  Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 

Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

477 


518.  ATOXIXG    BLOOD. 

2  But  Christ,  the  Heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away: 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

Ol8  Salvation  by  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb.  C.  M. 

1  There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ; 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 

Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

478 


SELF-DEDICATIOX. 


519. 


8  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 
Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church' of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream, 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save ; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

519  /  am  Thine.  8s  &  7s. 

1  I  am  Thine,  my  Lord,  for  ever, 

Now  I  give  myself  to  thee : 
Let  me  wander  from  thee  never — 
Pardon,  cleanse,  and  strengthen  me. 

2  [  am  Thiwe — weak,  wayward,  sinful ; 

Send  thy  Spirit  to  my  heart ; 
From  the  dust  of  earth  now  raise  me, 
Thy  life-giving  power  impart. 

3  I  am  Thine — then  make  me  willing 

That  thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done ; 
Never  murmuring,  meekly  treading 

In  the  footsteps  of  thy  Son. 

479 


520.  PERSEVERANCE. 

4  I  am  Thine — then  let  me  never, 

Never  wander  from  thy  side ; 
Keep  me  near  thee,  blessed  Saviour, 
Come,  and  in  my  heart  abide- 

5  I  am  Thine,  my  Lord,  for  ever ; 

Help  me  here  to  walk  with  thee, 
Till,  all  sin  and  sorrow  over, 
I  thy  blessed  face  shall  see. 

520  Triumphant  Grace.  C.  M. 

1  Amazing  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound, 

That  saved  a  wretch  like  me ! 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed  ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come  ; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  has  promised  good  to  me, 

His  word  my  hope  secures  ; 

He  will  my  Shield  and  Portion  be, 

As  long  as  life  endures. 

480  * 


TIIE    INCARNATION.  521. 

5  And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

6  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow, 

The  sun  forbear  to  shine ; 
But  God  who  called  me  here  below, 
Will  be  for  ever  mine. 

521  Nativity  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,"  said  he;  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind ; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

4  "  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed  ; 

All  meanly  wrapped  in  swaddling  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid." 
41  481 


oil.  THE  REDEEMER. 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song  : 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good-will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin  and  never  cease." 

£)22  Character  of  the  Redeemer,  L.  C.  M. 

1  0  !  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
0  !  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine  ! 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings, 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I'd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine : 
I'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all-perfect,  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

3  'I'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 

And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne ; 
482 


THE    ROCK    OF    AGES.  523. 

In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to  everlasting  days 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

4  Soon  the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  call  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  his  face  : 
Then,  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend, 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

OjiO  Christ  the  Rock  of  Ages.  7 S. 

1  Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee: 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  thy  wounded  side  which  flowed, 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure  ; 

Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Not  the  labour  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  the  law's  demands ; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 

Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling ; 

483 


524.  CHRIST    OUR    EXAMPLE. 

Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace ; 
Vile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die. 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  heart-strings  break  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment- throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

524:  Christ  our  Pattern.  L.  M, 

1  My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern;  make  me  bear 

More  of  thy  gracious  image  here ; 
484 


CHRIST    OUR    GUIDE.  525,  526. 

Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  name, 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 


525  Christ  our  Guide.  8s  7s  &  4s. 

1  Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand  : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me,  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  ; 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside : 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  ; 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

526  Lamb  of  God  to  be  worshipped.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 

With  angels  round  the  throne ; 
41  *  485 


•527.  INVOCATION    OF    THE    SPIRIT. 

Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  ''Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

'•To  be  exalted  thus." 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  He  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Q^i  i  Prayer  for  the  Decent  of  the  Spirit.  C  Al. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love, 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

'  Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  : 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
486 


THE  CROSS.  528. 

Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate — 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  that  shall  kindle  ours.  • 

O^O  Cruoifixion  by  the  Cross.  -L.  M. 

1  When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 

Spreads  o'er  his  body  on  the  tree ; 

487 


529.  SELF-EXAMINATION. 

Then  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me. 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

t)Jt\j  The  anxious  Inquiry.  48. 

1  'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought ; 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus  ? 

Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse, 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name. 

3  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 

Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love? 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 

All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild ; 
Filled  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child? 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 

Sin  is  mixed  with  all  I  do ; 

488 


WATCH    AND    PRAY.  530. 

Ye  who  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me — is  it  thus  with  you? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all? 

7  Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorred, 
Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord? 

8  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case, 

Thou  who  art  thy  people's  Sun : 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 

9  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray ; 
If  I  have  not  loved  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

530  Watch  and  Pray.  S.  M. 

1  My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise ; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  0  !  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er  ; 

»  489 


531.  IMPORTUNATE    PRAYER. 

Kenew  it  boldly  every  day. 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won. 

Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down  ; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
'Till  thou  hast  got  the  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 

Ool  Importunate  Prayer.  b.  JV1. 

1  Jesus,  who  knows  full  well 

The  heart  of  every  saint, 
Invites  us  all  our  griefs  to  tell, 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear ; 

We  never  plead  in  vain  ; 
Yet  we  must  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

8  Though  unbelief  suggest, 

Why  should  we  longer  wait  ? 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest, 
But  be  importunate. 

4  Jesus  the  Lord  will  hear 

His  chosen  when  they  cry, 
490 


LOOKING    TTNTO   JESUS.  532. 

Yes,  though  he  may  a  while  forbear, 
He'll  help  them  from  on  high. 

5  His  nature,  truth,  and  love, 

Eno-age  him  on  their  side ; 
When  they  are  grieved,  his  bowels  move, 
And  can  they  be  denied? 

6  Then  let  us  earnest  be, 

And  never  faint  in  prayer ; 
He  loves  our  importunity, 

And  makes  our  cause  his  care. 

Oo2  "  Looking  unto  Jesus.'''  L.  C.  M. 

1  Low  at  thy  cross,  my  Lord,  I  lie, 
With  humble,  contrite  heart  I  cry, 

Take  all  my  guilt  away  : 
Each  secret  fault,  each  bosom  sin, 
Each  evil  thought  that  lurks  within : 

And  make  me  clean,  I  pray. 

2  For  me  was  shed  thy  precious  blood, 
Thou  glorious  Advocate  with  God, 

Hope  of  thy  church  below ; 
Faith  lays  her  steadfast  hand  on  thee, 
Thy  righteousness  her  only  plea : 

And  will  not  let  thee  go. 

3  In  willing  sacrifice  I  bring 

This  contrite  heart,  so  full  of  sin, 

Take  it,  and  make  it  thine ; 
491 


533.  LOOKING    UNTO    JESUS. 

Emptied  of  self,  and  filled  with  thee, 
Nothing,  that  thou  may'st  all  things  be, 
That  grace  in  all  may  shine. 

4  Thy  grace  so  costly,  yet  so  free, 
My  hope  and  song  shall  ever  be, 

Till,  in  thy  courts  above, 
In  loftier,  sweeter  notes  I'll  sing 
The  praises  of  my  Saviour  King, 

And  his  redeeming  love. 

533  Faith  in  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, 

And  fainting  hope  almost  expires, 
Jesus,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  Art  thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord? 

And  can  my  hope,  my  comfort  die,     > 
Fixed  on  thy  everlasting  word, 

That  word  which  built  the  earth  and  sky? 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure ; 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives, 
Here  let  me  build  and  rest  secure. 

4  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell, 

Immovable  the  promise  stands  ; 

Nor  all  the  powers  of  earth,  or  hell, 

Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 
492 


LOVE   TO    CHRIST.  534. 

5  Here,  0  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose, 
Since  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine, 
Not  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes, 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 

534  Love  to  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast  ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Dear  Name,  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place; 
My  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Husband,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 

But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 

I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 
42  493 


O-JO.  BROTHERLY    LOVE. 

6  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleeting  breath ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

53o  Christian  Fellowship.  S.  M. 

1  Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds, 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  : 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear, 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain ; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way  ; 

While  each  in  expectation  lives, 

And  longs  to  see  the  day. 
494 


OUR   ALL   IN   ALL.  536. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil  and  pain, 
And  sin  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign, 
Through  all  eternity. 

000  Christians  have  all  in  Christ,  <S. 

1  Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

0,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ; 
Leave,  ah!  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me ; 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head, 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find ; 

Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind: 
495 


537.  ABOUNDING   GRACE. 

Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness ; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  : 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

537  Grateful  Recollections.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  naming  tongues  above ; 
Praise  the  mount — 0,  fix  me  on  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come ; 

And  I  hope  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
496 


JESUS    CROWNED.  538. 

Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 
Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 

He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 
Interposed  with  precious  blood. 

3  0,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love; 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

538  Jesus,  Lord^f  All.  C.  M. 

1  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall ; 
Hail  Him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
42  *  497 


539.  PRAISE    TO    THE    REDEEMER. 

4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

5  0,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

OOy  Gratitude  for  Redeeming  Grace.  C  M. 

1  Awake,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue, 

Prepare  a  tuneful  voice  ; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  'Tis  He  adorned  my  naked  soul, 

And  made  salvation  mine  ; 
Upon  a  poor,  polluted  worm, 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

3  And  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  excels 

What  earthly  princes  wear  ! 

These  ornaments  how  bright  they  shine  ! 

How  white  the  garments  are  ! 
498 


LOVING-KINDNESS.  540. 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  love, 

And  hope  and  every  grace ; 

But  Jesus  spent  his  life  to  work 

The  robe  of  righteousness. 

6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  arrayed, 

By  the  great  sacred  Three ; 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise, 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

O*±0  Praise  for  Loving  Kindness.  -L.  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  thee ; 
His  loving-kindness,  0,  how  free ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate  ; 
His  loving-kindness,  0,  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  way  along ; 

His  loving-kindness,  0,  how  strong ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick,  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood; 

His  loving-kindness,  0,  how  good ! 

499 


541.  SALVATION. 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart, 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  oft  have  Him  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
0,  may  my  last  expiring  breath, 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away, 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day ; 

.  And  sing,  with  rapture, and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

541  Praise  for  Salvation.  C  M. 

1  Salvation  !  0  the  joyful  sound ; 

'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
500 


THE    FIGHT    OF    FAITH.  0-42. 

542  The  Christian  Soldier.  C.  M. 

1  Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb, 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
.  Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease ; 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  dark  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign, 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord ; 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
With  faith's  discerning  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thine  armies  shine 

In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 

The  glory  shall  be  thine. 
501 


643.  WALKING   WITH    GOD. 

543  Prayer  for  the  Return  of  the  Spirit.  C.  M. 

1  0  !  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  1  once  enjoyed  ; 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  0  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 
502 


MEDITATION.  544,  545. 

544:  Twilight  Meditation.  C.  M. 

1  I  love  to  steal  awhile  away 

From  every  cumbering  care ; 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day, 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead, 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
0n  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven ; 
The  prospect  does  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

545  Reasons  for  Praise.  S.  M. 

1  Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 

503 


545.  GRATEFUL    PRAISE. 

Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  God  that  rules  on  high. 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas : 

3  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love ; 
He  shall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers, 
To  carry  us  above. 

4  There  shall  we  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin  ; 
There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

5  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below : 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

6  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

7  Then  let  our  songs  abound 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 

We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground. 

To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 
504 


worship.  546,  547. 

546  Close  of  Worship.  8s,   7s  &  4s. 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace ; 

0 !  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound ; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal 's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 

May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

547  The  Eternal  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

1  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire 
With  ardent  love  and  strong  desire. 

2  In  thy  blest  kingdom  we  shall  be 

From  every  mortal  trouble  free ; 

43  505 


•548.  THE    NEW   JERUSALEM. 

No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose, 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

-i  0  !  long  expected  day  begin  ; 

Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe  and  sin : 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  in  God. 

518  Glory  of  ChrisCs  Kingdom.  C.  M. 

1  Lo  !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 

To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides, 

That  holy,  happy  place, 
The  new  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorned  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing ; 
"  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 
Of  your  descending  King. 

•i  "  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 
Removes  his  blest  abode ; 

506 


CHBIST    REIGNING.  549. 

Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
And  he  the  loving  God. 

5  "  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From,  every  weeping  eye ; 
And  pains  and  groans,  and  griefs  and  fears, 
And  death  itself  shall  die." 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  0  !  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay? 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

0-±9  Christ  bearing  the  Keys.  L.  M. 

1  With  what  delight  I  raise  my  eyes, 

And  view  the  courts  where  Jesus  dwells  ! 
Jesus,  who  reigns  above  the  skies, 
And  here  below  his  grace  reveals. 

2  Of  God's  own  house  the  sacred  key 

Is  borne  by  that  majestic  hand  ; 
Mansions  and  treasures  there  I  see, 
Subjected  all  to  his  command. 

3  He  shuts,  and  worlds  might  strive  in  vain 

The  mighty  obstacle  to  move  ; 
He  opens  all  their  bars  again, 

And  who  shall  shut  the  gates  of  love? 

4  Fixed  in  omnipotence,  he  bears 

The  glories  of  his  Father's  name ; 

507 


'}oO.  THE    LORD'S    SUPPER. 

Sustains  his  people's  weighty  cares, 
Through  every  changing  age  the  same. 

5  My  little  all  I  here  suspend, 

Where  the  whole  weight  of  heaven  is  hung ; 
Secure  I  rest  on  such  a  Friend, 

And  into  raptures  wake  my  tongue. 

550  The  heavenly  Feast.  C.  M. 

1  How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 

With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores  ! 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  in  this  our  song, 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cries  with  thankful  tongue, 
"Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest?" 

3  "  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there's  room ; 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come?" 

4  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast, 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in  : 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 

5  Pity  the  nations,  0  our  God, 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come  ; 

508 


MISSIONS.  551. 

Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

6  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 
That  all  the  chosen  race 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 

OOl          Prayer  for  the  general  Effusion  of  the  Spirit*      I<.  M. 

1  0  spirit  of  the  living  God, 

In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light, 

Confusion,  order,  in  thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might ; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

3  Baptize  the  nations  ;  far  and  nigh,. 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record ; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 
t  Till  every  kindred  call  him  Lord. 

4  God  from  eternity  hath  willed, 

All  flesh  shall  his  salvation  see  ; 
So  be  the  Father's  love  fulfilled, 

The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  through  thee. 

43  *  509 


552.  MISSIONS. 

OOJi  Missionary  Hymn.  <S  &  OS. 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand  ; 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand  ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  V 
Salvation !   0  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 

Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 
-510 


FREE    GRACE.  553. 

4  Waft,  waft,  we  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

553  The  Voice  of  Free  Grace.  P.  M. 

1  The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,   Escape  to  the 

mountain, 
For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  opened  a  foun- 
tain : 
For  sin  and  transgression  and  every  pollution, 
His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  salva- 
tion. 

Chorus :  Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  pur- 
chased our  pardon : 
We  will  praise  Him  again  when  we  pass 
over  Jordan. 

2  Now  glory  to  God  in  the  highest  is  given, 

Now  glory  to  God  is  re-echoed  in  heaven : 

Around  the  whole  earth  let  us  tell  the  glad  story, 

And  sing  of  his  love,  his  salvation  and  glory. 
511 


554.  REVIVAL. 

3  0  Jesus,  ride  on,  thy  kingdom  is  glorious, 

O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell,  thou  wilt  make  us  vic- 
torious : 

Thy  name  shall  be  praised  in  the  great  congre- 
gation, 

And  saints  shall  delight  in  ascribing  salvation. 

4  When  on  Zion  we  stand,  having  gained  the  blest 

shore, 

With  our  harps  in  our  hands,  we  will  praise  ever- 
more; 

We'll  range  the  blest  fields  on  the  banks  of  the 
river, 

And  sing  Hallelujah  for  ever  and  ever. 

554     '  Prayer  for  a  Revival.  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation, 

Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 

Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 

Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 

All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 
512 


REVIVAL.  555. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers ; 
Let  each  one  esteemed  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

Lord,  revive  us  ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power ; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

000  Prayer  for  the  reviving  Influences  of  the  Spirit.      L.  M. 

1  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love ; 
Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone, 

And  let  thy  Godlike  power  be  known. 

2  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes, 
Shall  floods  of  pious  sorrow  rise ; 

While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne, 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 

3  0,  let  a  holy  flock  await, 
Numerous  around  thy  temple  gate ; 
Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  be 

A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 

513 


d56.  revival. 

4  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries', 
Give  us  to  see  thy  church  arise ; 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great, 
Give  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 

556  Prayer  for  Revival.  L.  M. 

1  Great  Lord  of  all  thy  churches,  hear 
Thy  ministers'  and  people's  prayer, 
Perfumed  by  thee,  0,  may  it  rise, 
Like  fragrant  incense  to  the  skies. 

2  May  every  pastor,  from  above, 

Be  new  inspired  with  zeal  and  love, 
To  watch  thy  flock,  thy  flock  to  feed, 
And  sow  with  care  the  precious  seed. 

3  Revive  the  churches  with  thy  grace, 
Heal  all  our  breaches,  grant  us  peace ; 
Rouse  us  from  sloth,  our  hearts  inflame 
With  ardent  zeal  for  Jesus'  name. 

4  May  young  and  old  thy  word  receive, 
Dead  sinners  hear  thy  voice  and  live, 
The  wounded  conscience  healing  find, 
And  joy  refresh  each  drooping  mind. 

5  May  aged  saints  matured  with  grace, 
Abound  in  fruits  of  holiness ; 

And  when  transplanted  to  the  skies, 

May  younger  in  their  stead  arise. 
514 


CHRISTIAN    MINISTERS.  557. 

6  Thus  we  our  suppliant  voices  raise, 
And  weeping  sow  the  seed  of  praise, 
In  humble  hope  that  thou  wilt  hear 
Thy  ministers'  and  people's  prayer. 

557  The  Pastoral  Office.  C.  M. 

1  Let  Sion's  watchmen  all  awake, 

And  take  the  alarm  they  give ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God, 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import, 

The  Pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  ; 
For  souls,  which  must  for  ever  live 
In  raptures,  or  in  woe. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

The  account  to  render  there; 
And  should st  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  how  should  we  appear  ? 

5  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see ; 

And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 

That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 
515 


558.  PRAYER. 

558  The  Mercy-seat.  L.  M. 

1  From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 

'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads ; 
A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet, 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet, 
Around  one  common  mercy  seat. 

4  Ah !  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismayed  ; 
Or  how  the  hosts  of  hell  defeat, 
Had  suffering  saints  no  mercy  seat? 

5  There,  there  on  eagle's  wings  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  seem  all  no  more ; 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy  seat. 

6  0,  let  my  hand  forget  her  skill, 

My  tongue  be  silent,  cold  and  still, 

This  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat, 

If  I  forget  thy  mercv  seat. 
"516 


TRIALS    AND    CONFLICTS.  559. 

559  Trials  of  the  Christian.  L.  M. 

1  Thus  far  my  God  has  led  me  on, 
And  made  his  truth  and  mercy  known ; 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise, 
And  comforts  mingle  with  my  sighs. 

2  Through  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam, 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home ; 
Lord,  let  thy  presence  be  my  stay, 
And  guard  me  in  this  dangerous  way. 

3  Temptations  every  where  annoy, 

And  sins  and  snares  my  peace  destroy ; 
My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn, 
And  oft  an  absent  God  I  mourn. 

4  My  soul  with  various  tempests  tossed, 
Her  hopes  o'erturned,  her  projects  crossed, 
Sees  every  day  new  straits  attend, 

And  wonders  where  the  scene  will  end. 

5  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road, 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God? 
Are  these  the  toils  thy  people  know, 
While  in  this  wilderness  below  ? 

6  'Tis  even  so  ;  thy  faithful  love 

Doth  all  thy  children's  graces  prove ; 

'Tis  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall, 

That  Jesus  may  be  All  in  all. 
44  517 


560.  NEW-YEAR. 

560  The  New  Year.  7s. 

1  While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here ; 
Fixed  in  their  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind : 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

518 


REDEEMING    THE    TIME. 


501. 


561  Life  the  Time  to  serve  the  Lord.  L.  M. 

1  Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  to  insure  the  great  reward, 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given, 
To  escape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie : 

Their  memory  and  their  sense  are  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Their  hatred  and  their  love  are  lost, 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust ; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue ; 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground. 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste ; 

But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 

Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 
519 


•  j62.  nearness  of  eternity. 

562  Time  and  Eternity.  L.  C.  M. 

1  Lo  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 

Yet  how  insensible  ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  yon  heavenly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

2  0  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtless  heart, 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight,   • 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late ; 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

3  Before  me  place  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar  : 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom? 

•A  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 

With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure ; 

Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 

And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 
520 


DEATH    VANQUISHED.  563,  564. 

5  Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above ; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope,  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 

563  Triumph  over  Death.  C.  M. 

1  0  !  FOR  an  overcoming  faith 

To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster,  Death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers  ! 

2  Joyful  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 

My  quivering  lips  should  sing, 
"Where  is  thy  boasted  victory,  grave, 
And  where  the  monster's  sting?" 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I'm  secure ; 

Death  has  no  sting  beside ; 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power ; 
But  Christ,  my  Ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid, 
Who  makes  us  conquerors  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ  our  living  Head. 

Ou4:  Joy  in  View  of  the  Resurrection.  b.  M. 

1  And  must  this  body  die, 

This  mortal  frame  decay? 
44*  521 


565.  THE    RESURRECTION. 

And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay? 

2  God  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  often  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace, 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape  and  every  face 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love  : 
We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

5  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

000  Preparation  to  meet  God.  S.  M. 

1  Prepare  me,  gracious  God, 

To  stand  before  thy  face  ; 
Thy  Spirit  must  the  work  perform, 
For  it  is  all  of  grace. 

2  In  Christ's  obedience  clothe, 

And  wash  me  in  his  blood : 
522 


HEAVEN.  566. 

So  shall  I  lift  my  head  with  joy, 
Among  the  sons  of  God. 

3  Do  thou  my  sins  subdue, 

Thy  sovereign  love  make  known ; 
The  spirit  of  my  mind  renew, 
And  save  me  in  thy  Son. 

4  Let  me  attest  thy  power, 

Let  me  thy  goodness  prove, 
Till  my  full  soul  can  hold  no  more 
Of  everlasting  love. 

566  The  New  Jerusalem.  C.  M. 

1  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3  0,  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 

Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 

And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 
523 


567.  IIEAVEX. 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats,  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below, 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

567  Aspiring  after  Heaven.  7s  &  63. 

1  Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heaven  thy  native  place: 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay ; 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  : 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away, 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

524 


HEAVEN.  568. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant  in  the  skies. 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know, 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given  ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

000  Longing  After  Heaven.  OS. 

1  Ye  angels  who  stand  round  the  throne, 

And  view  my  Immanuel's  face, 
In  rapturous  songs  make  Him  known ; 

Tune,  tune  your  soft  harps  to  his  praise. 
He  formed  you  the  spirits  you  are, 

So  happy,  so  noble,  so  good; 
While  others  sunk  down  in  despair, 

Confirmed  by  his  power,  ye  stood. 


568.  HEAYKN. 

2  Ye  saints  who  stand  nearer  than  they, 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  his  feet, 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display, 

And  all  his  rich  mercy  repeat : 
He  snatched  you  from  hell  and  the  grave, 

He  ransomed  from  death  and  despair  ; 
For  you  He  was  mighty  to  save, 

Almighty  to  bring  you  safe  there. 


3  0,  when  will  the  period  appear, 

When  I  shall  unite  in  your  song  ? 
I'm  weary  of  lingering  here, 

And  I  to  your  Saviour  belong. 
I'm  fettered  and  chained  up  in  clay ; 

I  struggle  and  pant  to  be  free ; 
I  long  to  be  soaring  away, 

My  God  and  my  Saviour  to  see. 


4  I  want  to  put  on  my  attire, 

Washed  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb ; 
I  want  to  be  one  of  your  choir, 

And  tune  my  sweet  harp  to  his  name : 
I  want — 0  !  I  want  to  be  there. 

Where  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu, 
Your  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share, 

To  wonder  and  worship  with  you. 

Olio 


he  a  vex.  569,  .370 


Ool)  Joyful  anticipation  of  Heaven.  0.  M. 

1  When  I  can  read  my  title  clear, 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

O70  Death  welcome  in  Prospect  of  Heaven.  C.  M. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never  withering  flowers  ; 
527 


570.  HEAVEN. 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
"While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  0  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes : 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

628 


DOXOLOGIES. 


DOXOLOGIIES. 

1  d  m. 

Let  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  Him  known, 

Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

2  C.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

3  C.  M.    Double. 

1  The  God  of  mercy  be  adored, 

Who  calls  our  souls  from  death: 
Who  saves  by  His  redeeming  word, 
And  new-creating  breath. 

2  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit,  all  Divine, 

The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 

Let  saints  and  angels  join. 
45  529 


DOXOLOGIES. 

4  L.  M. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

5  L.  M. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

6  L.  M.   Double. 

Eternal  Father !  throned  above. 
Thou  fountain  of  redeeming  love ! 
Eternal  Word !  who  left  Thy  throne, 
For  man's  rebellion  to  atone ; 

Eternal  Spirit !  who  dost  give 
That  grace  whereby  our  spirits  live; 
Thou  God  of  our  salvation,  be 
Eternal  praises  paid  to  Thee ! 

7  L.  M.  Double. 

1  Glory  to  God  the  Trinity, 

Whose  name  has  mysteries  unknown ; 

In  essence  One,  in  persons  Three ; 

A  social  nature,  yet  alone. 
530 


DOXOLOGIES. 

2  When  all  our  noblest  powers  are  joined, 
The  honours  of  Thy  name  to  raise ; 
Thy  glories  overmatch  our  mind, 
And  angels  faint  beneath  the  praise, 

8  S.  M. 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 

Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

9  S.  M. 

Give  to  the  Father  praise, 

Give  glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  His  grace 

Be  equal  honour  done. 

10  S.  M.  Double. 

1  We  bless  the  Father's  name, 

Who  chose  us  in  His  love; 
To  God  the  Son,  we  give  the  same, 
Our  Advocate  above. 

2  The  Spirit  too  we  bless, 

And  raise  His  honours  high; 

Who  conquers  by  His  sovereign  grace, 

And  brings  us  strangers  nigh. 
531 


DOXOLOGIES. 

11  H.  M. 

To  God  the  Father.  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  blest, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  addressed : 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore ! 

12  H.  M. 

To  God  the  Father's  throne, 

Perpetual  honours  raise : 
Glory  to  God  the  Son ; 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise : 
With  all  our  powers, 
Eternal  King, 
Thy  name  we  sing, 
While  faith  adores. 

13  L.  C.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host, 

And  in  the  church  below ; 

From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  birth, 

By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  earth, 

From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 
532 


DOXOL0GIE3. 

14  L.  P.  M. 

Now  to  the  great,  the  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  power  and  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

15  5s  &  6s,  or  10s  &  lis. 

By  angels  in  heaven 
Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 
All  praise  be  addressed 
To  God  in  three  Persons, 

One  God  ever  blest: 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

And  always  shall  be. 

16  6s  &  4s. 

To  the  great  One  in  Three, 

The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore; 

His  sovereign  majesty 

May  we  in  glory  see, 

And  to  eternity, 

Love  and  adore ! 
45  *  533 


DOXOLOGIES. 

17  6s  &  4s.     [See  37-] 

To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

All  praise  be  given ! 
Crown  Him  in  every  song; 
To  Him  your  hearts  belong; 
Let  all  His  praise  prolong, 

On  earth,  in  heaven ! 

18  7s. 
Sing  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  His  love ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

19  7s. 

Praise  the  name  of  God  Most  High, 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost: 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

20  8s  &  7s. 

Praise  the  Father,  earth,  and  heaven ; 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise; 

As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 
534 


DOXOLOGIES. 

21  8s  &  7s. 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above. 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

22  8s  &  7s. 

Pkaise  the  God  of  our  salvation, 

Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation, 

Praise  the  Spirit  from  above: 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, 

Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live ; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  One  Jehovah  give ! 

23  8s  &  7s.     Peculiar. 

To  the  Father  throned  in  heaven, 
To  the  Saviour,  Christ,  his  Son, 

To  the  Spirit,  praise  be  given, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One: 

As  of  old  the  Trinity 

Still  is  worshipped,  still  shall  be. 
535 


D0X0LOGIES. 

24  8s,  7s  &  4. 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  to  the  eternal  Son ; 

Sound  aloud  the  Spirit's  praises ; 
Join  the  elders  round  the  throne ; 

Hallelujah, 
Hail  the  glorious  Three  in  One. 

25  7s  &  6s-     Iambic. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 

Be  loftiest  praises  given, 
Now  and  for  evermore. 

26  7s  &  6s.     Iambic. 

To  Thee  be  praise  for  ever, 

Thou  glorious  King  of  kings  I 
Thy  wondrous  love  and  favour 

Each  ransomed  spirit  sings: 
We'll  celebrate  Thy  glory 

With  all  Thy  saints  above, 
And  shout  the  joyful  story 

Of  Thy  redeeming  love. 

27  7s  &  6s.     Trochaic. 

To  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  ever  blest, 
536 


D0X0L0GIE9. 

Everlasting  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  addressed. 
Praise  from  all  above,  below, 

As  throughout  the  ages  past, 
Now  is  given,  and  shall  be  so, 

While  endless  ages  last. 

28  S.  P.  M.  or  6s  &  8s. 
To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given : 

To  the  great  One  in  Three 

Eternal  praises  be, 
From  all  in  earth  and  all  in  heaven ! 

29  8s. 

All  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  blessed, 

The  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  addressed. 

30  8s.     Double. 
This  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 

Our  faithful,  unchangeable  Friend ; 

Whose  love  is  as  large  as  His  power, 

And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end 
637 


DOXOLOGIES. 


'Tis  Jesus,  the  First  and  the  Last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home: 

We'll  praise  Him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  Him  for  all  that's  to  come ! 


31  10s. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
Eternal  praise  and  worship  be  addressed; 
From  age  to  age,  ye  saints,  His  name  adore, 
And  spread  His  fame  till  time  shall  be  no  more ! 


32  10s  k  lis. 

All  glory  to  God,  the  Father  and  Son, 
And  Spirit  of  grace,  the  great  Three  in  One ; 
Let  highest  ascriptions  for  ever  be  given, 
By  all  the  creation,  on  earth  and  in  heaven. 


33  Us. 

0  Father  Almighty  to  Thee  be  addressed, 
With   Christ   and    the    Spirit,    one   God,    ever 

blest, 
All   glory   and  worship  from    earth,   and  from 

heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 

538 


DOXOLOGIES. 

34  lis  &  8s. 

All  praise  to  the  Father,  all  praise  to  the  Son, 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  thrice  blest, 

The  Holy,  Eternal,  Supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  addressed. 

35  Us- 

Come  saints  and  adore  Him;  eome  bow  at  His 

feet: 
0  give  Him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet : 
Let  joyful  Hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 

36  12s. 

All  glory  and  praise  to  the  Father  be  given, 
The  Son  and  the  Spirit,  from  earth  and  from 

heaven ; 
As  was,  and  is  now,  be  supreme  adoration, 
And  ever  shall  be  to  the  God  of  salvation. 

CHORUS. 

Glory,  honour,  praise,  and  power, 

Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever; 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer, 

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 
Praise  the  Lord. 

&39 


DOXOLOGIES. 

37  -  6s  &  4s. 

Glory  to  God  Most  High, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord : 
Let  heaven  and  earth  reply, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  : 
To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
Praise  in  the  highest  be, 
Through  all  eternity : 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

540 


INDEX  OF  THE  PASSAGES  OF  SCRIPTURE. 


GENES 
1 

rs. 

3 

:  16 

:  12 

:  24 — 32 

s. 
7,  9 

33 

25 

s. 

10,  11 

98, 

HYMN 

295 

4,  14 

196 

450 

317 

100 

168 

44 

179,  313,  499 
89 

ECCLESIASTES. 

12  :  1 

HYMN 

314 

28 
28 
32 

ISAIAH. 

6  :  3 

1 

9  :  2,  6,  7 

65 

I    KING 

26  •  3 

223 

3 

40  •  11  .. 

274 

42-10     12 

3(14 

49  :  15 

298 

9 
19 

52  •  1,  2 

296,  297 

53  •   

74 

54  •  7     ]0 

3U2 

55  •  12    13  

68 

PSALM 

60  :   

296 

18 

60  •  20 

486 

23 

JEREMIAH. 

23  :  6 

24 

31 
51 
63 
68 
72 

15 

18 

i'8.'.'.'..'.'.'V.'.'.V. 

25!!'.'.......... 

10 

67.'."'.'.'.!!!!!'.'. 

117 

242 

289 

188 

77 

308 

147 

8 

290,  292 

299 

211 

23 

236,  237 

201 

37 

5 

99,164 

HOSEA. 

14  •  8 

254 

73 

84 
85 

"habakkuk. 

2  :  20 

7 

85 
91 

100 

MALACHI. 

4  •  2  

57,307 

119 
119 

139 

148 

MATTHEW. 

6-9      13 

428 

RBS. 

3 

389 

6  •  11. 

50 

PROVE 
13 

10  :  32 

11  :  13 

157,  158 

119 

4 

5 

5 

11 

INDEX   OF   THE   PASSAGES   OF   SCRIPTURE. 


Matthew,  continued.  hymn 

11:  28 140,  197 

13:  3—8 26 

18:  20 430 

21:  8,  15 69 

25:  1—13 257 

25:  13 255,  256,493 

25:  40 222 

MARK. 

6:  56 207 

9:  24 229 

13:  33,  37 255,  256,493 


LUKE. 

2: 

10  : 
10: 
11: 
22: 
28: 
24: 

JOHN. 


13: 
14: 
15: 
15: 
21: 

ACTS. 
2: 
17: 


8—14. 


63 

2 268,  269 

42 150 

3 50 

39—44 70,  71 

42 129 

29 198 


269 

228 

152 

,104,  105 

159 

254 

175 


2—4 
28 


.111 

..48 


ROMANS. 

7  :  15. 
13:  11. 


.131 

.473 


I    CORINTHIANS. 

11:  23—6 280—288 


EPHESIANS. 

4:  5... 

6:  10—18. 


.213 
.191 


PBTLIPPIANS.  HYMN 

1:  21 195,  483 

1  :  23 481,497 

2:  12,  13 118 

4:  7 30 


COLOSSIANS. 

3:  It... 


.109 


I  THESSALONIANS. 


.488 

.503 


II   TIMOTHY. 

1:  12... 
4:  6—8 


.494 
.480 


HEBREWS. 


4:  15  .... 
12  :  1,  2.. 

12:  2 

13:  8 

13:  20,21, 


.250 
.192 
.243 
.103 
..29 


JAMES. 

1:  17. 


.254 

.389 


4,  5. 

7 

23.. 
7 


2: 
2: 
2: 
5: 

I   JOHN. 

4 :  7,  20,  21. 

REVELATION. 


.102 

,107 
..72 
.208 


.214—216 


5,  6 

180 

18 

106 

20 

266 

20 

390 

12 

19,  88 

13—17 

9.... 

505,  506 

507 

542 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


THE   NUMBERS    REFER   TO   THE    HYMNS. 

A. 

Abiding  in  Christ,  159. 

Christ  with  us,  198,  456. 
Adoration, — See  "Worship." 
Advent  of  Christ,  63 — 67. 
Afflictions, — See  "  Conflicts  and  Trials." 
Aged  Believer's  Prayer,  470. 
Ancient  Hymns  : — 

All  ye  who  seek  a  sovereign  cure,  140. 

Before  the  ending  of  the  day,  418. 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  with  God  the  Son,  9. 

Come,  0  Creator  Spirit  blest,  115. 

Come  thou  now  and  be  among  us,  262. 

Creator  of  the  stars  of  night,  67. 

Creator  Spirit,  by  whose  aid,  112. 

Dawn  sprinkles  all  the  East  with  light,  405. 

Day  of  wrath,  that  day  of  mourning,  475. 

For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Country,  509. 

From  highest  heaven  the  Father's  Son,  259. 

Glory,  and  laud,  and  honour,  69. 

Holy  Jesus,  Saviour  blest,  104. 

Jerusalem,  the  glorious,  510. 

Jesus,  our  fainting  spirits  cry,  167. 
543 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 

Ancient  Hymns. — (Continued.) 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee,  174. 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day,  155. 

Now  at  the  Lamb's  great  Paschal  feast,  288. 

Now  that  the  day-light  fills  the  sky,  403. 

Now  that  the  sun  is  gleaming  bright,  409. 

0  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord,  90. 

0  Christ,  with  each  returning  morn,  396. 

0  Father  of  unclouded  light,  395. 

0  love  divine  to  guilty  men,  94. 

0  Lord  our  God,  with  earnest  care,  356. 

Our  limbs  refreshed  with  slumber  now,  408. 

That  Bridal  City,  0  how  blest,  507. 

Thee  we  adore,  Eternal  Lord,  2. 

Thou  loving  Saviour  of  mankind,  357. 

We  sing  to  thee,  thou  Son  of  God,  83. 

What  love,  O  Lord*  was  that  which  led,  87. 
Angels,— Ministering  spirits,  412,  502. 
Ascension  of  Christ, — 77 — 81,  84,  89. 
Assurance,— 172,  173,  175,  176,  494. 
Atonement,— 70— 76,  131,  132,  137,  163—165. 
Attributes  of  God, — See  "God." 

B. 

Backslider, — returning,  227. 
Baptism,— 272— 278. 
Bible,— 32— 35. 
Birth-day, — 346. 

c. 

Charity  : — 

To  the  Poor,  221,  222,  373,  374. 
Charity  School,  379,  380. 
Children  and  Sabbath-schools,— 325— 345. 
Teachers,  342— 34&. 

544 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Children  and  Sabbath-schools. — (Continued.) 


Children's  Evening  Hymn,  423. 
See  "  Family  Worship." 


Christ  : — 


Incarnation,  63 — 68. 
Greeted  by  the  Creation,  68. 
Entry  into  Jerusalem,  69. 
Gethsemane,  70,  71. 
Crucifixion,  73 — 76. 
Resurrection,  77,  78. 
Ascension,  79,  SO,  84. 
Reigning,  81—94. 
Abiding  with  us,  198,  456. 

Ancient  Hymns  of  praise,  See  "  Ancient  Hymna. 
All  in  all,  109,  223 
Compassion,  279. 
Faithfulness,  168. 
Our  Example,  72,  160. 
"Fountain  of  Grace,"  108. 
"  Friend  of  Sinners,"  145. 
Glorified,  498. 
Holding  the  Keys,  106. 
Indwelling,  199. 
Interceding,  79,  250,  359. 
Inviting  sinners,  140,  197,  390. 
"Light  of  life,"  12,  96,  97. 
"Living  Stone,"  102. 
Meekness,  72. 
Our  "Rest,"  101,  442. 
"  Our  Righteousness,"  99,  164. 
"Precious,"  107,  174. 
"  Shepherd,"  98,  179,  313,  499,  502. 
"  Star  of  Bethlehem,"  95. 
"Sun  of  Righteousness,"  57,  307. 
Sympathy,  250. 
Unchangeable,  103. 
46  *  546 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 

Christ.— (Continued.) 

Universal  King,  301,  308. 
"  Way,  Truth,  and  Life/'  104,  105. 
"Wonderful/' 65. 
Christian  Experience,— 141— -257. 
Abiding  in  Christ,  159. 
Christian  activity,  374. 
Ancient  Hymn  of  trust  in  Christ,  167. 
A  child-like  spirit,  203. 
A  lowly  heart,  202. 
"  Casting  all  your  care  on  Him,"  208. 
Cleaving  to  God,  153. 
Clinging  to  Christ,  194. 
"  Cross  and  Crown,"  210. 
Daily  toil,  393. 
"  Hold  Thou  me  up,"  201. 
"Jesus  died  for  me,"  163. 
Living  to  Christ,  195. 

Longing  to  depart  and  be  with  Christ,  481,  497. 
"  0  deliver  us,  Good  Lord/'  205. 
"  Plenteous  Redemption,"  162. 
Quickening  grace  implored,  212. 
"Remember  me,"  232. 
Trusting  in  Christ,  167,  168—170,  244. 
Walking  with  God,  186. 
See  "Private  Devotion." 
Christian  Ministry,— See  "  Ministry." 
The  Church: — 

Laying"  a  corner-stone,  258. 
Dedication,  259—263. 
Ministry,  264—271. 
Sacraments,  272 — 288* 
Revival,  289—292,  358. 
Head  of:  See  Christ  "Reigning." 
Unity,  213. 
See  "  Missions." 

546 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 
Coming  to  Christ, — 141 — 163. 


With  God,  187. 
With  Christ,  285,  286. 
Christians  all  one,  159,  213. 
Brotherly  love,  214,  215. 
A  new  disciple  -welcomed,  216. 

Confessing  Christ,— 157,  158,  161,  272,  278,  321. 
Confession  of  Sin,— 227,  230,  231,  439. 

See  ''  Repentance." 
Conflicts  and  Trials, — 223 — 245. 

Peace  in  believing,  223. 

In  darkness,  224—226. 

Flying  to  Christ,  228,  231,  462,  463. 

"  Help  Thou  mine  unbelief,"  229. 

"  Remember  me,"  232. 

Peace  returning,  233. 

Rest  for  the  weary,  234. 

Dejection  reproved,  235. 

Afflictions  sanctified,  236,  237. 

In  great  tribulation,  238,  465. 

The  sure  covenant,  240. 

Resignation,  241,  458. 

"  Looking  unto  Jesus,"  243,  464,  467. 

Thankfulness  for  trials,  237,  448,  461. 

In  apprehension  of  trouble,  462. 

Sickness,  431,  468—472. 

In  prospect  of  death,  474,  477—486. 

Mourners  comforted,  479,  487 — 492. 

Consolation  for  mourners, — 479,  487 — 492. 

Conversion, — See  "  Holy  Spirit,"  and  "  Coming  to  Christ.' 

Corner-stone  Laid, — 258. 

Country, — See  "  Our  Country." 

547 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 

D. 

Death,— 477— 491. 

The  dying  believer  to  hi3  soul,  474. 
Sudden,  490. 

Declension,  Spiritual  : — 

Bemoaned,  and  deliverance  sought,  289,  290,  292,  358. 
Decrees  of  God, — 43. 
Dedication  : — 

Personal,  to  Christ,  141—161,  321. 

Of  a  Church,  259—263. 
Deliverance  : — 

From  danger  acknowledged,  53. 

From  sickness,  446. 

After  a  Pestilence,  366,  367. 
Despondency, — See  "  Conflicts  and  Trials." 
Drought,— 36^—370. 

E. 

Early  Piety  : — 

Parents  interceding  for  their  children,  276,  277,  316,  387,  429, 
430. 

See  "Youth  ;"  " Children  and  Sabbath-schools." 
Evening  Hymns,— 62,  186,  413—427. 
Example — Christ  our,  72,  160. 

P. 

Faith  in  Christ,— 73— 76,  141,  147,  148,  155,  163—166. 

"The  good  Fight  of  faith,"  191. 

Assurance,  T72 — 176. 
Famine,— 375,  374. 
Family  Worship,— 384— 133. 

An  altar  erected,  385. 

Change  of  residence,  386. 

Covenant  promises,  387. 

548 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS- 

Family  Worship,  (Continued) 

The  Lord's  Prayer,  249,  428. 

Sickness,  431,  468—472. 

The  Widow's  God,  432. 

Parting,  217—220,  433. 

Morning  Hytnns,  397—412,  451. 

Evening  Hjnins,  413—427,  452. 
Fasting,— 354-360. 

Fellowship— of  Christians,  17,  213—216. 
Funeral  Hymns,— 479,  485,  487—492. 

G. 

God  :— 

His  condescension,  45. 

Creating  wisdom,  40. 

Care  of  his  people,  211. 

Decrees,  43. 

Goodness,  39. 

Goodness  and  Truth,  38. 

Invocation,  9. 

Knowledge  and  Wisdom,  41. 

Love,  42. 

Omnipresence,  37. 

Providence,  45 — 53. 

Soul's  Portion,  184. 

Habitation  of  His  people>  239. 

Trinity,  Prayer  to,  36,  295,  434. 

Worship,  Presence  in,  3,  4,  7,  14. 
Graces  and  Duties,— 162— 222. 
Gratitude,— to  Christ,  178—183. 

For  deliverance  from  danger,  53,  446. 

Of  poor  children  to  God,  379. 

To  earthly  Benefactors,  380. 

H. 

Harvest,— 371— 373. 

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ALPHABETICAL   INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 

Heaven,— 476,  485,  486,  489,  496—510. 
Holy  Scriptures,— See  "  Scriptures." 
Holt  Spirit,— 110— 125. 

Pentecost,  111. 

Ancient  Hymn,  112. 

Invoked,  114,  117,  122. 

"  Which  worketh  in  you,"  118. 

Implored  to  return,  121,  289,  290,  292,  358. 

His  Teaching,  123. 

Renewing  all  things,  124. 

In  the  Sanctuary,  125. 

Sought  by  the  Young,  315,  323. 
Hope  : — 

For  the  chief  of  sinners,  135. 

Full  Assurance,  172—176,  494. 
Humiliation  : — 

Personal  and  National,  354 — 365. 

See  "  Repentance." 
Humility,  202,  203,  251. 

I. 

Incarnation  op  Christ, — 63 — 67. 
Installation, — See  "  Ministry." 
Intercession  op  Christ, — 79,  250,  359. 
Invitations  to  Christ, — 140,  197,  390* 

J. 

Jacob — Wrestling, — 450. 

Jerusalem— the  Heavenly, — 476,  509,  510. 

Jews — their  Conversion, — 306. 

Joy  : — 

In  the  Scriptures,  33. 

In  the  love  of  God,  42. 

In  Providential  blessings,  47,  53. 

In  Christ,  172—181. 

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ALPHABETICAL   INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 

Joy.— (Continued.) 

In  a  Revival,  293,  294. 

In  Worship,  See  "Worship;"  "Lord's  Day." 

In  Heaven,  496—510. 
Judgment — Day  of, — 475,  493 — 495. 

Judgments— Divine,— 354— 362,  364,  365,  368—370,  372,  373 
Justification,— 99,  100,  137   145,  163—165. 

K. 

Kindness— to  the  Poor,— 221,  222,  373,  374. 

L. 

Labourers -Prayer  for  more, — 268,  269. 

Liberality,— 221,  222. 

Litany,— 132. 

The  Lord's  Day,— 54—  62. 

Resurrection  of  Christ,  56. 

Evening,  62,  426,  427. 

Morning,  6,  122. 
The  Lord's  Prayer,— 249,  428. 
The  Lord's  Supper,— 279— 288. 
Love  : — 

Of  God,  17,  42,  47.     ' 

Of  Christ,  See  "  Christ." 

To  Christ,  147,  172,  173,  175,  176. 

To  the  Brethren,  160,  214,  215,  220.  391. 

M. 

Marriage,— 381— 383. 
Midnight  Hymns, — 453,  454. 
Millenium,— 296,  301,  303,  308. 
Ministry — Christian  : — 

Intercession  for,  264,  265. 

Assembly  of,  255,  266,  267. 

551 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Ministry — Christian. — (Continued.) 

Prayer  for  more  Labourers,  268,  269. 

Seeking  a  Pastor,  270. 

Death  of  a  Pastor,  271. 
Missions,— 295— 312. 

Holy  Spirit  invoked,  124. 

Departure  of  Missionaries,  309 — 312. 

Ingathering  of  Israel,  306. 
Morning  Hymns,— 186,  397—412. 
Mourners  Comforted, — 487 — 492. 

m 

Nation, — See  "  Our  Country." 
New  Year,— 346— 350,  435,  436. 

o. 

Ordination, — See  "  Ministry." 
Our  Country  : — 

Commended  to  God,  353,  363. 

National  Thanksgiving,  351—353. 

Fast,  and  Divine  Judgments,  354—360. 

War,  361,  362. 

P. 

Pardon, — See  "Repentance,*"  "Coming  to  Christ/ 
Parents,— Prayers  for  Children,  277,  316,  429,  430. 
Parting,— 217— 220,  377,  433. 
Pastor  : — 

A  church  seeking  one,  270. 

Death  of,  271. 
Peace : — 

Of  mind,  193. 

In  trouble,  223,  233. 

Perseverance, — 172,  173. 

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ALPHABETICAL   INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Pestilence—  364— 367. 

Poor,— Kindness  to,  221,  222,  373,  374, 

Pravkr, — See  "  Christian  Experience." 

Prayer  and  Watchfulness,  251—257. 

Power  of  Prayer,  246. 

For  Sanctification,  189,  199,  395. 

For  Peace  within,  193. 

For  a  lowly-heart,  202. 

For  a  child-like  spirit,  203. 

To  be  upheld  and  comforted,  201,  204—207,  251. 

For  quickening  grace,  212. 

For  the  light  of  God's  countenance,  224,  225,  250. 

For  submission,  deliverance,  consolation,  223 — 245. 

The  Lord's  Prayer,  249,  428. 

For  the  Ministry,  264,  265. 

For  more  labourers,  268,  269. 

For  Revival,  289—292,  358. 

Of  Ministers,  266,  267. 

Of  Parents,  276,  277,  316,  387,  429,  430. 

Of  the  Young,— See  "Youth;"  "  Children." 

Of  an  aged  Believer,  460. 

In  anticipation  of  death,  480—483. 

Family  Worship,  384—433. 

Private  Devotion,  434 — 476. 
Profession  of  Religion, — See  "  Confessing  Christ." 
Providence, — 45 — 53,  446. 
Psalms  Versified  : — 

23d.,  98,  179. 

63d.,  188. 

84th.,  8. 

91st.,  211. 

148th.,  5. 

R. 

Rain,— 368— 370,  372. 

Regeneration,— See  "  Holy  Spirit :"  "  Repentance." 
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ALPHABETICAL   INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Renouncing  the  World, — See  "Coming  to  Christ;"    "Confessing 

Christ." 
Repentance : — 

Pleading  for  mercy,  126—128,  134. 

Deliverance  from  sin,  395,  See  "Sanctification." 

"Remember  me,*'  129. 

Prayer  for  repentance,  130. 

Conflict,  131. 

Litany,  132. 

Hope  for  the  chief  of  sinners,  135. 

The  heart  of  stone,  136. 

At  the  Saviour's  feet,  137. 

Christ's  Invitation,  140,  197. 

Coming  to  Christ,  141—161. 

Mary's  choice,  150. 
Resignation, — See  u  Conflicts  and  Trials." 
Resting— in  Christ,— 101,  197,  234,  244,  442. 

Saints'  Rest,  500. 
Resurrection  : — 

Of  Christ,  77,  78. 

Of  believers,  492,  496. 
Revival,— 289— 294,  358. 

See  "  Holy  Spirit." 

» 

s. 

Sabbath, — See  "  Lord's  Day." 

Sabbath-schools,— See  "Children  and  Sabbath -schools." 

Sanctification,— 120,  154,  159,  162,  189,  196,  199,  200,  291,  395. 

See  "  Christian  Experience." 
Sanctuary  : — 

Worship,  1—31. 

Going  to  Church,  6. 

God's  Presence,  3,  4,  7,  9,  11. 

Christ's  Presence,  15. 

Christian  fellowship,  17. 

554 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 

Sanctuary. — (Continued.) 

Holy  Spirit  invoked.  125. 
Schools — Hvmns  for, — See  '•  Morning  and  Evening  Hymns,"  un- 
der "  Family  Worship  f  u  Youth  ;"  M  Children  and  Sabbath- 
schools." 

Charity  Schools,  379,  380. 
Scriptures, — 32 — 35. 
Sea — Persons  gone  to, — 377,  378. 
Seamen,— 375,  376. 
Seasons,— 351,  352,  371,  372. 

Shepherd— Christ  the  Good,— 98,  179,  313,  499,  502. 
Sickness,— 364— 367,  431,  468—472,  4S5. 
Sin— Confessed,— 227,  230,  231,  439. 

See  "  Repentance  ;"  "  Atonement." 
Spirit, — See  "  Holy  Spirit." 

Submission, — See  "Conflicts  and  Trials  ;"  "Private  Devotion." 
Sympathy— of  Christ,— 108,  109,  166,  174,  250,  455,  459,  464. 

T. 

Thanksgiving,— See  "  Gratitude ;"  "Our  Country." 
Tongue, — to  be  guarded,  3S9. 
Trials,— See  "  Conflicts  and  Trials." 
Trinity,— addressed,  36,  295,  434. 
Trust  : — 

An  Ancient  Hymn  of  Trust  in  Christ,  167. 

In  God's  Providence,  45,  50—52,  203,  249,  428. 

In  Christ,  145,  147,  14«,  157,  161,  163—170,  244. 

Assurance,  172—176,  494. 

Trusting,  though  in  darkness,  224,  228,  231,  235. 

w. 

War,  -361—363. 
Warfare — Christian, — 191. 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 

Watchfulness,— 255— 257,  493. 

"Way,  Truth,  and  Life" — Christ  the, — 104,  105 

Widows,— 432. 

World — renounced, — 142—144. 

Worship  : — 

Public,  1—31. 

Close  of,  24—31. 

Family,  186,  384—433. 

Private,  434 — 476. 

Evening  Twilight,  452. 

Midnight  Hymns,  453,  454. 

Y. 

Year, — See  "  New  Year." 
Youth— 313— 324. 

Seeking  the  Holy  Spirit,  315,  323. 

Seeking  Wisdom,  317. 

"Our  Shepherd,"  318. 

Consecration,  321. 

"  Our  Father  in  Heaven/'  324. 

Prayer  of  Parents,  277,  316,  429,  430. 
556 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES  OF  THE  HYMNS. 


HYMN 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have G.  Wesley.  252 

A  debtor  to  mercy  alone Toplady.  172 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll JBonar.  484 

A  sinner,  Lord,  behold  I  stand 341 

Abide  among  us  with  thy  grace Steymann.   19S 

Abide  with  me  !  fast  falls  the  even-tide Lyte.  456 

Ah,  when  shall  I  awake C.  Wesley.   256 

Alas!   and  did  my  Saviour  bleed Watts.  514 

All  hail,  incarnate  God 294 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name Duncan.  538 

All  ye  who  seek  a  sovereign  cure Ancient.  110 

Amazing  grace,  how  sweet  the  sound Newton.  520 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross Watts.  542 

And  let  our  bodies  part G.Wesley.  309 

And  must  this  body  die Watts.  564 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory Montgomery.     63 

Another  week  has  passed  away 424 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat Nexoton.  231 

Arise,  the  kingdom  is  at  hand Rist.     66 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 326 

Art  thou  acquainted,  0  my  soul Miss  Elliott.  459 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep Mrs.  Muckay.  488 

As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays 348 

Attend,  0  Lord,  my  daily  toil German,  tr.  R.  P.  Dunn.   393 

Author  of  good,  to  thee  we  turn 245 

Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound Oclcxnn.   515 

Awake  my  heart,  arise  my  tongue Watts.  539 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays Medley.  540 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve Doddridge.  190 

Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring  Needham.     41 

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INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HYMN 

Awake,  ye  snints.  awake Cotten'U.  54 

Before  the  ending  of  the  day Ancient.  418 

Before  the  Lord  we  bow Key.  353 

Before  thy  footstool  kneeling Hustings.  431 

Before  thy  throne,  Eternal  King Francis.  267 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace Newton.  247 

Behold  us,  Lord,  with  humble  fear 16 

Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth Montgomery.  23 

Baset  with  snares  on  every  hand Doddridge.  150 

Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares Newton,  235 

Be  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go Moravian.  457 

Bless,  0  Lord,  each  opening  year 349 

Blest  be  the  dear  uniting  love C.  Wesley.  220 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds Faiccett.  535 

Blest  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright 59 

Blest  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires Raffles.  248 

Break  forth,  0  earth,  in  singing J.  H.  Martin.  304 

Bright  Source  of  everlasting  love 374 

Call  Jehovah  thy  salvation Montgomery.  211 

Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground Windham.  1S3 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies ■ C.Wesley.  397 

Come,  all  ye  saints  of  God 19 

Come,  Blessed  Spirit,  source  of  light Bed  dome.  123 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  with  God  the  Son Ancient.  9 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove Watts.  527 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord Montgomery.  216 

Come  let  our  souls  adore  the  Lord Mrs.  Steele.  359 

Come  let  our  voices  join Budden.  338 

Come  let  us  anew C.  Wesley.  436 

Come  let  us  join  with  sweet  accord C.  Wesley,  61 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs Watts.  526 

Come  let  us  to  the  Lord  our  God Morrison.  139 

Come  let  us  who  in  Christ  believe C.  Wesley.  390 

Come,  my  fond,  fluttering  heart Taylor.  142 

Come,  0  Creator  Spirit  blest Ancient.  115 

Come,  0  thou  Traveller  unknown C.Wesley.  450 

Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above Doddridge.  555 

558 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

ItYliN 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing Robinson.  537 

Come  thou  now  and  be  among  us Ancient.  262 

Come  we  that  love  the  Lord Waiia.   545 

Come,  ye  saints,  draw  nigh  aud  wonder 80 

Creator  of  the  stars  of  night Ancient.      67 

Creator  Spirit,  by  whose  aid Ancient.  112 

Crown  his  head  with  endless  blessing 92 

Dawn  sprinkles  all  the  East  with  light Ancient.  495 

Day  by  day  the  manna  fell Conder.  3bS 

Day  of  wrath,  that  day  of  mourning Ancient.  475 

Dear  as  thou  wert,  and  justly  dear ."! Dale.  4b7 

Dear  is  the  spot  where  Christians  sleep 489 

Dear  Jesus,  ever  at  my  side Faber.  330 

Dear  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recall  Mr*.  Steele.  227 

Deathless  principle,  arise Tvplady.   474 

Depth  of  mercy  !  can  there  be 0.  Wesley.  128 

Does  the  Gospel-word  proclaim Newton.  234 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  0  my  God Doddridge.   175 

Dread  Jehovah  !  God  of  nations 354 

Earth  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long 11  att*.  496 

Enthroned  in  light,  Eternal  God 263 

Enthroned  on  high,  Almighty  Lord Humphries.   113 

Eternal  God,  in  whom  we  live 275 

Eternal  Spirit,  God  of  truth 120 

Eternal  Wisdom  1  Thee  we  praise Watts.     40 

Faithful,  0  Lord,  thy  mercies  are C.Wesley.     38 

Father,  bless  thy  word  to  all Kelly.     31 

Father,  by  saints  on  earth  adored C.Wesley.  419 

Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life Mim  Waring.  447 

Father  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless 3S4 

Father  of  eternal  grace Montgomery.   200 

Father  of  love  and  power 415 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear Beddome.  265 

Father  of  mercies,  condescend Morrell.  311 

Father  of  mercies,  hear 344 

Father  of  mercies,  send  thy  grace Doddridge.  221 

Father  of  mercy,  hear  our  pravers C.Wesley.  3S0 

"   559 


INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES. 

HTMW 

Father,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift C.  Wesley.  254 

For  a  season  called  to  part Xeicton.  217 

For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be C.  Wesley.   152 

For  evor  shall  my  fainting  soul Scott.  121 

Forever  with  the  Lord Montgomery.  503 

Forsake  me  not,  my  God.., German.  443 

For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Country. .Bernard  a/Clung,  tr.  J.  M.  Xenle.  509 

For  the  mercies  of  the  day 62 

Forth  in  thy  name,  0  Lord,  we  go C.  Wesley.  401 

For  what  shall  I  praise  thee,  my  God  and  my  King.. Caroline  Fry.  237 

Fountain  of  grace,  rich,  full,  and  free 108 

From  earliest  dawn  of  life 320 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blow? Stourcll.  553 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains  Heber.  552 

From  highest  heaven  the  Father's  Son Old  Latin.  259 

Full  of  trembling  expectation C.Wesley.  465 

Give  glory  to  the  Lord Montgomery.     21 

Giver  and  Guardian  of  our  sleep C.  Wesley.  407 

Glory,  and  laud,  and  honour Ancient.     69 

Glory  to  the  Father  give Montgomery.  325 

God  be  merciful  to  me Montgomery.  238 

God  is  in  his  holy  temple Montgomery.       7 

God  is  my  strong  salvation Montgomery.   169 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way Camper.  512 

God  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayer 277 

God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power C.  Wesley.   446 

God  of  union,  God  of  love 315 

God  the  Creator  blessed .Montgomery.     58 

Go  not  far  from  me,  0  my  Strength  Miss   Waring.  455 

Grace  'tis  a  charming  sound Doddridge.  516 

Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear 352 

Great  God,  our  Father  and  our  Friend 322 

Great  God,  our  voice  to  thee  we  raise 379 

Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song Mrs.  Steele.  416 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear Martin  Luther.  495 

Great  God,  when  I  approach  thy  throne 163 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise 32 

560 


INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES. 

Hl'MN 

Great  High  Priest,  we  view  thee  stooping Moravian.     71 

Great  King  of  Zion,  bend  thine  ear Doddridge.  270 

Great  Light  of  life,  thou  nature's  Lord Hoskins.     12 

Great  Lord  of  all  thy  churches  hear Kingsbury.   556 

Great  Maker  of  unnumbered  worlds Dyer.  355 

Great  the  joy  when  Christians  meet 17 

Guard  well  thy  lips;   none,  none  can  know Miss  Elliott.  389 

Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah Oliver.  525 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise C.Wesley.     79 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed Montgomery .  308 

Hail  to  the  Prince  of  life  and  peace Doddridge.  106 

Hail  tranquil  hour  of  closing  day Bacon.  452 

Hallelujah!  best  and  sweetest 508 

Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined C.  Wesley.  215 

Hark,  how  the  angels  sweetly  sing Kelly.     78 

Hark  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices Kelly.     85 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me Tate  &  Brady.  127 

Hear,  0  Jesus,  my  complaints 136 

Heavenly  Father,  may  thy  love , Guest.  273 

Heavenly  Spirit,  may  each  heart Edmeston.  122 

Heirs  of  unending  life Bp.  H.  U.  Onderdonk.  118 

Here  is  my  heart !  my  God,  I  give  it  thee Liedick.  439 

Holy  Father,  Great  Creator Griswold.     36 

Holy  Father,  thou  hast  taught  us 347 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine Feed.  116 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord Montgomery.        1 

Holy  Jesus,  Saviour  blest Ancient.   104 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord Heber.     91 

How  are  thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord.... Addison.     52 

How  blessed  from  the  bonds  of  sin Spitta.  438 

How  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round C.  Wesley.  422 

How  firm  a  foundation  ye  saints  of  the  Lord Kennedy.   513 

How  gentle  God's  commands Doddridge.  208 

How  hast  thou,  Lord,  in  righteous  wrath Gibbons.  368 

How  precious  is  that  Saviour's  name 107 

How  sad  and  dreadful  is  my  state Cennick.   131 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place Watts.  550 

561 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LIXES. 

mi 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly,  is  the  sight Sioain.  214 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds Newton.  534 

I  am  baptized  into  thy  name Rambach.  272 

I  am  thine,  my  Lord,  for  ever Contributed.  519 

I  ask  not  wealth,  nor  pomp,  nor  power Heginbotham.  317 

I  feed  by  faith  on  Christ,  my  bread Montgomery.  285 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say Bonar.  197 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives C.Wesley.  168 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus Bonar.  166 

I  leave  the  world,  its  boasted  store 143 

I  left  the  God  of  truth  and  light Montgomery.  135 

I  look  to  thee,  0  Lord,  alone 126 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away Mrs.  Phebe  H.  Brown.  544 

I  thank  thee,  0  my  God,  who  made Miss  Procter.  448 

I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old 333 

In  all  our  ways,  0  God 385 

In  humble  prayer,  0  may  I  read 34 

In  the  morning  hear  my  voice Montgomery.  398 

In  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling Kelly.  3 

In  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God Watte.  165 

Inspirer  and  Hearer  of  prayer Toplady.  412 

It  is  the  Lord  !  Behold  his  hand Montgomery.  364 

Jehovah  God.  thy  gracious  power Dr.  Thomson.  37 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home Dickson.  566 

Jerusalem,  the  glorious Bernard  of  Clnny,  tr.  J.  M.  Neale.  510 

Jesus,  all-atoning  Lamb C.Wesley.  147 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day Old  English.  56 

Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  Saviour 337 

Jesus,  help  conquer 463 

Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise Burder.  305 

Jesus,  immortal  King,  go  on 301 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken Lyte.  161 

Jesus,  in  sickness  and  in  pain Gallaudet.  467 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  kneel  before  thee 205 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee C.  Wesley.  391 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul C.  &  J.Wesley.  536 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me Macduff.  228 


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INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HYMN 

Jesus,  my  sorrow  lies  too  deep ^64 

Jesus,  my  Strength,  my  Hope C.  Wesley.  440 

Jesus,  our  best  beloved  Friend Montgomery.   156 

Jesus,  our  fainting  spirits  cry Bernard.   167 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace Doddridqe.  222 

Jesus,  the  sinner's  Friend,  to  thee G.  Wesley.  145 

Jesus  "the  very  thought  of  thee Bernard.  174 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend Burnham.   129 

Jesus,  thou  Shepherd  of  the  sheep 313 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness Zinzendorf.     99 

Jesus,  we  look  to  thee G.Wesley,      15 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well Newton.   531 

Joyfully,  joyfully,  onward  we  move 335 

Just  as  I  am — without  one  plea Miss  Elliot.   141 

Keep  silence,  all  created  things Watts.     43 

Keep  us  Lord,  0  keep  us  ever 25 

Let  me  be  with  thee  where  thou  art Miss  Elliot.  497 

'  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those 278 

Let  Sion's  watchmen  all  awake Doddridge.  557 

Let  the  land  mourn  through  all  its  coasts Montgomery.  365 

Let  thy  grace,  Lord,  make  me  hiwly 202 

Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue . Newton.  144 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord Watts.   561 

Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 96 

Lo,  Grod  is  here,  let  us  adore C.Wesley.       4 

Lo,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land G.  Wesley.  562 

Lo,  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 192 

Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears Watts.   £48 

Long  unafflicted,  undismayed Goxcper.  236 

Look  thou,  0  Lord,  on  him  who  lies Montgomery.  250 

Look,  ye  saints,  the  sight  is  glorious Kelly.     81 

Lord,  as  the  evening  shades  arise 420 

Lord,  as  to  thy  dear  cross  we  flee 160 

Lord,  at  this  closing  hour E.  T.  Fitch.     24 

Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold Stennett.  281 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing Bippon.  546 

Lord,  dost  thou  say,  "  Ask  what  thou  wilt" Newton.  189 

563 


INDEX   TO    FIRST    LINES. 

HYMN 

Lord   God,  the  Holy  Ghost Montgomery.   Ill 

Lord,  I  helieve  a  rest  remains C.Wesley.  500 

Lord,  I  believe,  thy  power  I  own Wreford.  229 

Lord,  I  to  thee  commit  my  way Miss  Elliot.  400 

Lord,  in  these  dark  and  dismal  days 358 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care Baxter.  209 

Lord  Jesus,  who  our  souls  to  save Werner.   101 

Lord,  may  our  souls  thy  grace  adore Mrs.  Steele.  361 

Lord,  may  the  spirit  of  this  feast 2.87 

Lord,  now  we  part  in  thy  blest  name Heber.     28 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might Montyomery.     48 

Lord  of  my  life,  whose  word  of  power 346 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear 269 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear.  C.  Wesley.  268 

Lord,  thine  appointed  servants  bless , 264 

Lord,  thou  art  my  Rock  of  strength Francke.  239 

Lord,  while  holy  angels  praise  thee 336 

Lord,  whom  winds  and  seas  obey C.Wesley.   377 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'll  praise  thee Francis  S.  Key.   178 

Low  at  thy  cross,  my  Lord,  I  lie Contributed.   532 

Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned Stennett.  177 

Mftuj  woes  had  Christ  endured Hart.     70 

May  we  who  teach  the  rising  race 343 

Messiah,  at  thy  glad  approach Lognn.     68 

Most  High  and  Holy  Trinity Angelm.  434 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone G.  N.  Allen,  210 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by 332 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord Watts.  524 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee Ray  Palmer.   185 

My  Father,  God,  before  thy  face Drewes.  226 

My  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee 315 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day Ancient.   155 

My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread 284 

My  God,  I  know  that  I  must  die Schmolke.  482 

My  God,  I  now  from  sleep  awake Bishop  Ken.  453 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray        Miss  Elliot.  458 

My  God,  my  grateful  heart  I'll  rnise 469 


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INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HYMN 

My  God,  0  could  I  make  the  claim Mrs,  Steele.  224 

My  God  the  covenant  of  thy  love Doddridge.  240 

My  God,  thy  service  well  demands Doddridge.  472 

My  God,  to  thee  I  call Mrs.  Steele.  225 

My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right Doddridge.   195 

My  gracious  Redeemer  I  love 176 

My  heart  is  resting,  0  my  God Viae  Waring.  445 

My  only  Saviour,  when  I  feel 442 

My  Saviour,' as  thou  wilt Schmolke.  466 

My  Saviour,  can  it  ever  be 494 

My  Saviour,  how  shall  I  proclaim C.  Wesley.  183 

My  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy  voice Doddridye.  149 

My  Saviour,  on  thy  word  of  truth Miss  Waring  449 

My  Saviour,  when  thy  law  demands East.  164 

My  soul  before  thee  prostrate  lies Ilichter.  230 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard Heath..  530 

My  soul  triumphant  in  the  Lord Doddridge.  182 

My  spirit  on  thy  care Lyte.  244 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand 242 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee S.  F.  Adams.  196 

New  every  morning  is  the  love Keble.  411 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts Watts.  517 

Now  at  the  Lamb's  great  paschal  feast : Ambrosian.  288 

Now  condescend,  Almighty  King 423 

Now  I  have  found  the  ground  whereon Bathe.  173 

Now  joyful  strains  we  lift  on  high 86 

Now  let  my  soul,  Eternal  King Heginlotham.     33 

Now  may  He  who  from  the  dead Newton.     29 

Now  may  the  Lord  of  earth  and  skies Burder.  369 

Now  one  day's  journey  less  divides Miss  Elliott.  437 

Now  that  the  day-light  fills  the  sky Ancient.  403 

Now  that  the  sun  is  gleaming  bright Ancient.  409 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone 402 

Now  to  the  shining  seats  of  bliss Mrs.  Steele.  504 

O,  bless  the  Saviour,  ye  that  eat Coupcr.  283 

O  Christ,  our  ever-blessed  Lord 74 

O  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord Gregory,  tr.  B.  Palmer.     90 

48  565 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HYMN 

0  Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light Heermann.  97 

0  Christ,  with  each  returning  morn Ancient.  396 

0  come,  let  us  raise Montgomery.  339 

0  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth Medley.  522 

0  Father  of  unclouded  light Ancient.  395 

0  for  a  closer  walk  with  God Cowper.  543 

0  for  a  heart  to  feel 14 

0  for  an  overcoming  faith Watts.  563 

0  for  a  shout  of  joy /.  Young.  42 

0  for  the  happy  hour Bethune.  292 

0  God,  by  thee  the  seed  is  given Heber.  26 

0  God  of  Zion,  from  thy  throne 289 

0  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone Montgomery.  188 

0  God,  unseen  but  not  unknown Montgomery.  477 

0  God,  unseen  yet  ever  near Watts.  280 

0  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe Urford.  363 

0  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice Doddridge.  158 

0  help  us,  Lord — each  hour  of  need Milman.  206 

0  Holy  Saviour,  Friend  unseen 194 

0  King  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sea Heber.  50 

0  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain C.Wesley.  137 

0  Lord,  before  thy  gracious  throne 323 

0  Lord,  in  mercy  spare 370 

0  Lord  our  God,  with  earnest  care Ancient.  356 

0  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart J.  F.  Oberlin.  153 

0  Lord,  thy  work  revive Hastings.  290 

O  Love  Divine  to  guilty  men Ancient.  94 

0  Love  Divine,  what  hast  thou  done C.  Wesley.  75 

0  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay Gill.  444 

O  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem Dickson.  476 

0  Sacred  Head,  now  wounded Gerhardt,  tr.J.  W.  Alexander.  73 

0  Saviour  of  our  race Laurenti.  199 

0  Saviour,  may  we  never  rest 151 

O  Saviour,  welcome  to  my  heart 154 

0  Saviour,  whose  mercy  severe  in  its  kindness Sit  R.  Grant.  461 

0  speak  that  gracious  word  again Newton.  233 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God Montgomery.  551 

566 


INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES. 

QYMN 

0  that  I  could  repent C.Wesley.   130 

0  that  the  Lord's  salvation Lyte.  306 

0  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys Watts.  498 

0  Thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flows Harris.  232 

0  Thou  God,  who  hearest  prayer Conder.  207 

0  Thou,  our  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend 0.  Wesley.  291 

0  Thou  that  hearest  prayer 119 

0  Thou  who  all  things  can'st  control J.  Wesley.   212 

0  Thou  who  did'st  the  temple  fill 261 

0  Thou  who  hast  at  thy  command Cotterill.     253 

0  Thou  whom  we  adore C.  Wesley.  303 

0  Thou  whose  covenant  is  sure 387 

0  whither  should  I  go C.  Wesley.  133 

Once  around  the  Saviour  pressing 327 

Once  more  before  we  part 218 

One  by  one  the  sands  are  flowing Miss  Procter.  441 

One  prayer  I  have,  all  prayers  in  one Montgomery.  241 

One  sole  baptismal  sign Robinson.  2J3 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 473 

On  thee  each  morning,  0  my  God , Kipjns.  410 

On  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  we  call 360 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing Kelly.  302 

Oppressed  with  guilt,  convinced  of  sin » Montgomery.   251 

Our  children,  Lord,  in  faith  and  prayer Bickersteth.  276 

Our  Father,  God,  once  more  we  raise 399 

Our  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven Judson.  249 

Our  Father  in  Heaven,  thou  madest  the  earth Hammcrsley .  324 

Our  Heavenly  Father  calls Doddridge.  1S7 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  hear Montgomery.  428 

Our  Helper,  God,  we  bless  thy  name Doddridge.  350 

Our  limbs  refreshed  with  slumber  now Ancient.  408 

Our  spirits  join  t'  adore  the  Lamb Watts.   279 

Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  Vine S.  F.  Smith.  159 

Pleasant  are  thy  courts  above Lyte.       8 

Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high Montgomery.  266 

Praise  Him,  all  ye  hosts  above Montgomery.       5 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise Barbauld.  351 

567 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Praise  to  the  Lord,  for  they  are  passed 501 

Prepare  me  gracions  God Elliott.  565 

Prince  of  Peace  control  my  will 193 

Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart Newton.  203 

Rejoice,  for  Christ  the  Saviour  reigns Beddome.  293 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  believers Laurenti.  257 

Remember  thy  Creator  now 314 

Rest  from  thy  labours,  rest Montgomery.  271 

Return,  my  soul,  and  sweetly  rest Latrobe.     53 

Rise,  Daughter  of  Zion,  thy  mourning  is  o'er 296 

Rise,  glorious  Conqueror,  rise Bridges.     84 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings Wkitefield.  567 

Rise,  Son  of  Glory,  rise Bender.  300 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me Toplady.  523 

Roll  on,  thou  mighty  ocean 310 

Salvation,  0  the  joyful  sound Watts.  541 

Saviour,  happy  would  I  be E.  H.  Xevin.  170 

Saviour  King,  in  hallowed  union 342 

Saviour,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us 318 

Saviour,  thy  precept  is  not  hid 319 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation Nexeton.  554 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  thee Sir  R.  Grant.  132 

Saviour,  while  my  heart  is  tender 321 

Servant  of  God,  well  done Montgomery.  490 

Shepherd,  of  the  fold  of  God Hastings.  429 

Shepherd,  with  thy  tenderest  love 502 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God Doddridge.  392 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear 382 

Sing  Hallelujah,  sing , 366 

Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand Montgomery.     88 

Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray S.  F.  Smith.  427 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day Doane.  421 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise C.Wesley.  191 

Sole  Sovereign  of  the  earth  and  skies E.  Scott.  386 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang Montgomery.     20 

Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayer Reed.  110 

Spirit  of  Holiness,  descend S.  F.  Smith.  117 

568 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

HTMN 

Spirit  of  power  and  might,  behold Montgomery  124 

Spirit  poured  on  Pentecost 114 

Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord Montgomery.  18 

Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below Montgomery.  49 

Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear Keble.  413 

Surely  Christ  thy  griefs  hath  borne Toplady.  138 

Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve Edmeston.  426 

Sweet  is  the  time  of  Spring 331 

Sweet  is  the  work,  0  Lord.. Lyte.  60 

Teach  me,  0  teach  me,  Lord,  thy  way Merrick.  35 

Thanksgiving  and  the  voice  of  melody Miss  Waring  435 

That  Bridal  City,  0  how  blest Ancient.  507 

The  burden  of  my  sins,  0  Lord 0.  C.  Cox,  m.d.  204 

Th'  eternal  gates  lift  up  their  heads  ..  S9 

The  festal  morn,  my  God.  is  come 6 

The  ground  on  which  this  day  we  stand Montgomery.  258 

The  happy  morn  is  come 77 

The  head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns Kelly.  93 

The  hour  of  my  departure's  come Logan.  480 

The  hours  of  evening  close Mrs.  Conder.  425 

The  Lord  descended  from  above Stemhold.  44 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know Montgomery.  98 

The  Lord  our  God  is  clothed  with  might 77.  K.  White.  46 

The  Lord  will  come  and  not  be  slow Milton.  299 

The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals Newton.  30 

The  perfect  world  by  Adam  trod Willie.  260 

The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined C.  Wesley.  65 

The  time  draws  nigh  when  from  the  clouds 492 

The  voice  of  free  grace  cries  escape  to  the  mountain Thomby.  553 

The  widow  and  the  fatherless Hastings.  432 

Thee  we  adore,  Eternal  Lord 2 

There  is  a  fold  whence  none  can  stray East.  499 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood Coicper.  518 

There  is  a  happy  land ♦. 32S 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight Watts.  570 

There  is  an  eye  that  never  sleeps 246 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love  Doddridge.  547 

48  *  509 


INDEX    OF    FIRST   LINES. 

HYMN 

This  place  is  holy  ground Montgomery.  491 

Thou  art  my  Hiding-place,  0  Lord Raffles.  471 

Thou  art  the  Way ;  to  thee  alone Doane.  105 

Thou  boundless  source  of  every  good Ruffles.  51 

Thou  from  whom  we  never  part 417 

Thou  glorious  sun  of  righteousness Miss  Elliot.  57 

Thou  God  of  power,  thou  God  of  love 11 

Thou  God  of  sovereign  grace 316 

Thou  hidden  source  of  calm  repose C.  Wesley.  109 

Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead C.Weshy.  493 

Thou  Lord  of  all  above Beddome.  131 

Thou  loving  Saviour  of  mankind Gregory  the  Great.  357 

Thou  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise 307 

Thou  whose  Almighty  word Marriott.  295 

Thou  very  present  Aid 223 

Though  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean. ..Bp.  H.  U.  Ondcrdonk.  100 

Thousands,  0  Lord  of  Hosts,  this  day Montgomery.  468 

Thrice  happy  souls,  who,  born  of  heaven Doddridge.  186 

Through  the  day  thy  love  has  spared  us Kelly.  414 

Thus  far  my  God  has  led  me  on Fawcett.  559 

Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess Gibbons.  39 

Thy  mighty  working,  mighty  God 47 

Thy  presence,  Everlasting  God Doddridge.  219 

Thy  Spirit  pour,  0  gracious  Lord 125 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord Bonar.  460 

'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know Newton.  529 

To  Calvary,  Lord,  in  spirit  now.= 76 

To  God  most  awful  and  most  high 373 

To  Him  who  loved  the  souls  of  men 180 

To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord Mrs.  Steele.  282 

To  Jesus,  the  Crown  of  my  hope Cowper.  481 

To  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord 371 

To  Thee,  my  God  and  Saviour Haiceis.  82 

To  Thee,  my  Shepherd  and  myfiord Heginbotham.  179 

To  Thee,  0  blessed  Saviour 340 

To  Thee  our  wants  are  known Newton.  27 

To  Thee,  when  called  awhile  to  part 433 

570 


INDEX   TO    FIRST    LINES. 

HTMN 

To  thy  temple,  I  repair Montgomery.     13 

Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head Doddridge.  297 

Up  to  the  Lord  that  reigns  on  high Watts.     45 

Visit,  Lord,  this  habitation 394 

Walking  on  the  winged  wind Montgomery.  367 

We  come,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne 376 

We  join  to  pray  with  wishes  kind Gaskell.  383 

We  lift  our  eyes,  our  hands,  to  thee Montgomery.  372 

We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee J.  Wesley.  406 

We  praise  and  bless  thee,  gracious  Lord Spitta.  201 

We  pray  thee,  wounded  Lamb  of\6od..... Moravian.  146 

We  sing  to  thee,  thou  Son  of  God Ancient.     83 

Welcome  now  another  morning 404 

What  grace,  0  Lord,  and  beauty  shone .- 72 

What  is  it  for  a  saint  to  die 479 

What  love,  0  Lord,  was  that  which  led Ancient.     87 

When  along  life's  thorny  road 243 

When  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life Collyer.  478 

When  his  salvation  bringing 329 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear Watts.  569 

When  I  see  thee,  hanging,  bleeding J.  W.  Alexander.  171 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross Watts.  528 

When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain if.  K.   White.     95 

When  on  her  Maker's  bosom Heber.  381 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise ...Steele.  533 

Wnen  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies Sir  JR.  Grant.  451 

When  the  parting  bosom  bleeds Mrs.  Sigourney.  375 

When  we  stand  before  the  throne McCheyne.  181 

Where'er  I  am,  whate'er  I  see Hannah  More.  454 

Where  shall  the  weary  rest Hutton.  485 

Wherever  two  or  three  may  meet 430 

While  dead  in  trespasses  I  lie C.  Wesley.  162 

While  in  sweet  communion  feeding 286 

While  Justice  waves  her  vengeful  hand Mrs.  Steele.  362 

While  o'er  the  deep  thy  servants  sail Burgess.  378 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night Watts.  521 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun Neicton.  560 

571 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LIXES. 

HTWJ 

Whilst  thee  I  sees,  protecting  Power William:  511 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array  Montgomery.  506 

Who  are  those  before  God's  throne Schemk.  505 

Who  shall  sing  if  not  the  children 334 

Whom  have  we  Lord,  in  heaven  but  thee Lyte.  184 

With  all  thy  saints,  thee,  Lord,  we  sing Gerhardt.  64 

With  ecstasy  of  joy Doddridge.  102 

With  humble  faith  on  thee  I  call C.  Wesley.  148 

With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day Lyte.  55 

With  joy  we  lift  our  eyes Jervis.  10 

With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around 462 

With  thankful  hearts  our  songs  we  raise Biekersteth.  274 

With  transport,  Lord,  our  souls  proclaim Doddridge.  103 

With  what  delight  I  raise  my  eye? 549 

With  years  oppressed,  with  Borrows  torn Sir.  R.  Grunt..  470 

Witness  ye  men  and  angels  now Beddome.  157 

Ye  angels  who  stand  round  the  throne De  Fleury.  568 

Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  farewell Doddridge.  486 

Ye  holy  angels  bright Baxter.  22 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord Doddridge.  255 

Yes,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee S.  F.  Smith.  312 

Ziou  stands  with  hills  surrounded Kelly.  298 

572 


GENERAL  ARRANGEMENT 
OF  THE  HYMNS. 


BYMNS 

WORSHIP 1—31 

THE  SCRIPTURES 32—35 

PERFECTIONS  AND  PROVIDENCE  CTF  GOD 36—53 

THE  LORD'S  DAY * 54—62 

JESUS  CHRIST:— 

Incarnation 63 — 68 

Sufferings  and  Death 69 — 76 

Resurrection  and  Ascension 77 — 80 

Reigning 81—94 

Character  and  Offices 95 — 109 

THE  HOLY  SPIRIT 110—125 

REPENTANCE , 126—140 

CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE  :— 

Dedication  and  Self-denial * 141 — 161 

Graces  and  Duties 162 — 222 

Conflicts  and  Trials 223—245 

Prayer  and  Watchfulness 246—257 

THE  CHURCH  :— 

Corner-stone,  and  Dedication  258 — 263 

Christian  Ministers 264 — 271 

Baptism 272—278 

573 


GENERAL   INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

HYMNS 

THE  CHURCH.— (Continued.) 

The  Lord's  Supper 279—288 

Revival 289—294 

Missions 295 — 312 

The  Young 313—324 

CHILDREN  AND  SABBATH-SCHOOLS 325—345 

TIMES  AND  OCCASIONS 346—383 

FAMILY  WORSHIP 384—433 

PRIVATE  DEVOTION 434—476 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY : 

Death  and  Resurrection 477 — 495 

Heaven 496—510 

574 


